Jehovah's Witness

British  

noun

1. a member of a Christian Church of American origin, the followers of which believe that the end of the present world's system of government is near, that all other Churches and religions are false or evil, that all war is unlawful, and that the civil law must be resisted whenever it conflicts with their Church's own religious principles

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Example Sentences

When we spoke, Davis described her mother as being intellectually curious, someone who, like Davis, was a voracious reader, subscribing to five newspapers; a practicing Jehovah’s Witness, but also involved in political activism.

From Los Angeles Times

As a 3-year-old, Smith recalls grilling her mother during evening prayers, posing metaphysical questions about Jesus and the soul, immersing herself in Bible study and later joining her mother as a Jehovah’s Witness.

From Los Angeles Times

“We had a Jehovah’s Witness knock on our door and ask, ‘How do you feel about the world?’

From MarketWatch

His wife is not a Jehovah's Witness.

From BBC

Like Junaid, Martin Riley - who was brought up a Jehovah's Witness - was also ostracised by his family.

From BBC