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Dunkers

Dunkers

1 9.9
A member of a Baptist group who baptize by dipping three times and refuse military service
  • noun
  • /ˈdʌŋkərz/
  • Archaic
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  • The Dunkers have a rich history in American religious culture.

Examples

  • The Dunkers were known for their commitment to pacifism and communal living.

  • Many Dunkers believe in peaceful living, avoiding military service due to their religious convictions.

  • Historically, the Dunkers practiced baptism by trine immersion as part of their religious rituals.

  • Several members of the congregation identified themselves as Dunkers during the town meeting.

  • Many Dunkers oppose military service due to their beliefs.

  • The Dunkers emphasize the importance of trine immersion during their baptism ceremonies.

  • As a member of the Dunkers, she participates in community service rather than military activities.

Synonyms

Tunker
vsDunkers
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A person in a Christian group who is baptized by being fully put under water

is broader and also stresses opposition to military service and trine immersion
Dunker
vsDunkers
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A member of a Christian group that baptizes people by putting them fully under water

is broader stressing denomination history and specific beliefs beyond immersion
Dipper
vsDunkers
  • US
9.9

A Christian group that baptizes by dipping people three times and refuses military service and legal oaths

is the same group but uses a different name form
Dunkard
vsDunkers
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who is part of a Christian group that baptizes people by putting them completely under water

is broader adding founding history and opposition to oaths and military service

Surface Forms

Dunker singular
Dunkers plural

Morphology

Dunkers = dunker (transparent) = dunk + er + s

The plural 'Dunkers' is formed from the clearly agentive base 'dunker' (dunk + -er) with a regular plural '-s'; the meaning 'those who dunk/immerse' is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word Dunkers comes from the verb dunk, which means 'to dip under water'. They baptized people by dipping them under the water three times, so their name refers to that practice.