Baptist
tɪst noun
1.
a member of a Christian denomination that baptizes believers by immersion and that is usually Calvinistic in doctrine.
2.
( lowercase ) a person who baptizes.
3.
the Baptist, John the Baptist.
adjective
4.
Also, Bap·tis·tic. of or pertaining to Baptists or their doctrines or practices.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a member of any of various Christian sects that affirm the necessity of baptism (usually of adults and by immersion) following a personal profession of the Christian faith |
| 2. | the Baptist See John the Baptist |
| —adj | |
| 3. | denoting, relating to, or characteristic of any Christian sect that affirms the necessity of baptism following a personal profession of the Christian faith |
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