anabaptist
/ˌænəˈbæptɪst/
noun
- A member of a Protestant Christian movement that believes in baptizing only adults who have chosen to follow Jesus, rather than baptizing infants.
- She studied the history of Anabaptist communities in Europe.
- The Anabaptists were persecuted in the 16th century for their beliefs about baptism.
- Many modern Mennonites trace their roots to the early Anabaptist movement.
adjective
- Relating to the Anabaptist Christian movement or its beliefs.
- They attended an Anabaptist church that practiced adult baptism.
- The Anabaptist tradition emphasizes nonviolence and community living.
- The book explores Anabaptist theology and its modern influence.