amana church society: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “amana church society” mean?
A specific religious organization or association, typically referring to the historic Amana Society (now Amana Church Society), a German Pietist communal society established in Iowa, USA.
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Meaning and Definition
A specific religious organization or association, typically referring to the historic Amana Society (now Amana Church Society), a German Pietist communal society established in Iowa, USA.
Can refer more broadly to the communal, religious, and social structures of the Amana colonists. In modern contexts, it may denote the continuing religious entity of the Amana communities after the 1932 reorganization that separated the church from the communal business enterprises.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term is almost exclusively used in an American context due to its historical origins in the United States. British English usage would be extremely rare and only in highly specific academic or historical discussions.
Connotations
In American English, it connotes Midwestern history, German immigration, utopian communities, and Pietist Christianity. It may also be associated with craftsmanship (Amana appliances originated from this community).
Frequency
The frequency is near-zero in British English. In American English, it remains low but is recognized in historical and regional contexts, especially in Iowa and surrounding states.
Grammar
How to Use “amana church society” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] + verb (was founded, established, reorganized)member of + [Proper Noun]the history of + [Proper Noun]Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “amana church society” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The group was formally organised as the Amana Church Society.
- They worshipped as the Amana Church Society dictated.
American English
- The community reorganized to form the Amana Church Society.
- They incorporated the Amana Church Society in 1932.
adverb
British English
- They lived communally, according to Amana Church Society teachings.
- The property was held Amana Church Society-style.
American English
- They worked collectively, in an Amana Church Society manner.
- The land was owned Amana Church Society-fashion.
adjective
British English
- The Amana Church Society members led a simple life.
- It was an Amana Church Society regulation.
American English
- The Amana Church Society congregation met weekly.
- They followed Amana Church Society principles.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; if so, in reference to the historical Amana Colonies' businesses or the modern Amana brand (appliances).
Academic
Used in historical, religious studies, and American studies contexts discussing utopian societies, German immigration, or communal living.
Everyday
Very rare outside of Iowa and the Midwest. Might be mentioned in tourism or local history contexts.
Technical
Not applicable in standard technical fields. Specific to historiography and religious studies.
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Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “amana church society”
- Writing it in lower case ('amana church society').
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'an amana church society' – incorrect).
- Confusing it with the modern appliance brand 'Amana', which is a separate commercial entity.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the Amana Church Society continues as the religious body in the Amana Colonies, though the communal economic system ended in 1932.
The Amana appliance company originated from the community's workshops. After 1932, these businesses became separate commercial enterprises, eventually leading to the Amana brand.
No, it was a holistic communal society where religion governed all aspects of life—social, economic, and domestic—until the 1932 reorganization.
You can visit the Amana Colonies in Iowa, which are National Historic Landmarks. The Amana Church Society's churches and historic sites are key parts of the visitor experience.
A specific religious organization or association, typically referring to the historic Amana Society (now Amana Church Society), a German Pietist communal society established in Iowa, USA.
Amana church society is usually formal, historical, religious in register.
Amana church society: in British English it is pronounced /əˈmɑːnə tʃɜːtʃ səˈsaɪəti/, and in American English it is pronounced /əˈmɑːnə tʃɜrtʃ səˈsaɪəti/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “From Amana to Zion (regional expression for 'everywhere in Iowa')”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
A-MAN-A Church Society: A group of **man**y people who built a **man**or (community) together in Americ**a**.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SOCIETY IS A BODY (the church as the soul, the community as the body).
Practice
Quiz
The Amana Church Society is primarily associated with which region of the United States?