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| − | The Amish are an [[Anabaptist]] [[Christian]] denomination best known for rejecting many modern conveniences such as [[electricity]] and [[automobiles]]. They dress plainly and live apart from mainstream society. The | + | The Amish are an [[Anabaptist]] [[Christian]] denomination best known for rejecting many modern conveniences such as [[electricity]] and [[automobiles]]. They dress plainly and live apart from mainstream society. The largest Amish communities are in [[Pennsylvania]]. Many Amish people speak Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of [[German language|German]]. |
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The Amish are an Anabaptist Christian denomination best known for rejecting many modern conveniences such as electricity and automobiles. They dress plainly and live apart from mainstream society. The largest Amish communities are in Pennsylvania. Many Amish people speak Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of German.