Amish

 
Pronunciation: /ˈamɪʃ, ˈɑː-, ˈeɪ-/

plural noun

  • the members of a strict Mennonite sect founded by the Swiss preacher Jakob Amman (or Amen) (circa 1645-circa 1730). Now living mainly in Pennsylvania and Ohio, the Amish migrated to North America from circa 1720.

adjective

  • relating to the Amish.

Origin:

mid 19th century: apparently from German amisch, from the name Jakob Amman