The Amish are an [[Anabaptist]] [[Christian]] denomination best known for rejecting many modern conveniences such as [[electricity]] and [[automobiles]]. The denomination originated in the early 20th century around [[Pennsylvania]].
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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 denomination originated in the early 20th century around [[Pennsylvania]]. Many Amish people speak Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of [[German]].