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1. A celibate and communistic Christian sect in the United States
   - United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing

1. A person who wields power and influence
   "a shaker of traditional beliefs"; "movers and shakers in the business world"
   - mover and shaker
    
2. A container in which something can be shaken

1. A member of Christian group practising celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world

See also: shake

Type of: Christian, container, individual, mortal, person, religious order, religious sect, sect, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Shaker