HyperDic: shakers

English > 1 sense of the word Shakers:
NOUNgroupShakers, United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearinga celibate and communistic Christian sect in the United States
Shakers > pronunciation
Soundsshey'kerz
Rhymesacres ... years: 69 rhymes with erz...
English > Shakers: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA celibate and communistic Christian sect in the United States.
SynonymUnited Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing
MembersShakerA member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world
Broadersect, religious sect, religious orderA subdivision of a larger / larger / larger / larger religious group

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