Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anabaptist
noun
/ˌænəˈbæptɪst/
Definition
Anabaptist refers to a member of a Protestant sect that believes in the necessity of adult baptism rather than infant baptism.
Examples
- The Anabaptist movement emerged during the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century.
- Many Anabaptists chose to live in community and practice pacifism.
- Some modern denominations can trace their roots back to the Anabaptist tradition.
Meaning
Anabaptists advocate for the belief that baptism should be performed on individuals who are able to make a conscious decision to follow their faith.
Synonyms
- Believer’s baptist
- Adult baptist
- Anabaptist Christian
