shakerism

/ˈʃeɪkərɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a set of doctrines or teachings, especially of the Shaker sect, emphasizing simplicity, self-sufficiency, and communal living

“The Shaker community’s emphasis on handmade crafts was a key aspect of their shakerism.”

Synonyms

  • community
  • sect
  • sectarianism

Antonyms

  • individualism
  • separatism