mennonite

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: Men=non=ite

CIDE DICTIONARY

mennonite, n. 

 One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render military service.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

mennonite, n. a member of a Protestant sect originating in Friesland in the 16th c., emphasizing adult baptism and rejecting Church organization, military service, and public office.

Etymology

Menno Simons, its founder, d. 1561