Definitions

1. noun

A person of German or Swiss ancestry, particularly one who was a member of the Amish or Mennonite communities.

“The Yoder family was known for their traditional farming practices and simple way of life.”

2. noun

A person who is a descendant of Jacob Yoder, a settler in the United States.

“She researched her family tree and discovered that she was a direct descendant of a Yoder settler.”

3. verb

To engage in the traditional practices of the Amish or Mennonite communities, especially in a way that is nostalgic or idealized.

“He yodered through the harvest season, trying to recapture the simplicity of his ancestors’ way of life.”