Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paedobaptist

noun

/ˌpiːdəʊˈbæptɪst/

Definition

A person who supports or practices the baptism of infants.

Examples

The paedobaptist tradition is prevalent in many Protestant denominations.
She identifies as a paedobaptist, believing that infants should be baptized to enter the covenant community.

Meaning

The term refers to individuals or churches that believe in performing baptism on children, often based on the belief that baptism is a means of grace and inclusion in the community of faith.