Gurneyism

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noun

The religious principles of Joseph John Gurney (1788–1847), Quaker minister who brought about a schism among American Quakers.

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Meanings

nounGurneyism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe religious principles of Joseph John Gurney (1788–1847), Quaker minister who brought about a schism among American Quakers.

Origin

From Gurney + -ism.

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Gurneyism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gurneyism

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“Gurneyism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gurneyism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Gurneyism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Gurneyism.

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