baptist
ˈbæptɪst
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Definition of baptist - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

baptizerperson who baptizes others
  • The baptist performed the ceremony in the river.
  • The baptist welcomed new members into the faith.
  • A baptist is essential for the initiation rites.
baptizer
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Origin of baptist

Greek, baptizein (to immerse)

Terms with baptist included in their meaning

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DBUacr.
acr: Dallas Baptist University
university in Texas
FBCacr.
acr: First Baptist Church
local church named First Baptist
GBCacr.
acr: General Baptist Convention
group of churches sharing baptist beliefs and practices
IFBacr.
acr: Independent Fundamental Baptist
group of Christians with strict beliefs
KBCacr.
acr: Kentucky Baptist Convention
group for Baptists in Kentucky
MBCacr.
acr: Missionary Baptist Church
type of church with missionary focus and Baptist beliefs
calendar
June 24th, the feast of St John the Baptist
OBUacr.
acr: Oklahoma Baptist University
university in Oklahoma with a Baptist background

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  1. French:baptiseur, ...
  2. German:Täufer, ...
  3. Italian:battezzatore, ...
  4. Spanish:bautista, ...
  5. Portuguese:batista, ...
  6. Chinese:施洗者, ...
  7. Japanese:洗礼者, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَمِّد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַטְבִּיל, ...
  10. Russian:креститель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:баптист, ...
  12. Hindi:बपतिस्मा देने वाला, ...
Baptist
ˈbæptɪst

Definition of Baptist - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

ChristianityChristian supporting adult baptism by immersion
  • She is a Baptist and attends church every Sunday.
dunker

Adjective

religioncharacteristic of any Christian sect affirming believer's baptism
  • The Baptist tradition emphasizes adult baptism.
evangelical protestant
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Expressions with Baptist

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prophet who baptized Jesus
John the Baptist is a key figure in Christianity.
group of Baptists following Calvinist teachings
The church identifies as a Particular Baptist congregation.

Origin of Baptist

Greek, baptizein (to dip, immerse)

Examples of Baptist in a sentence

  • He was raised as a Baptist.
  • Baptist churches often have lively services.
  • She attended a Baptist school as a child.

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  1. French:baptiste, ...
  2. German:Baptist, baptistisch, ...
  3. Italian:battista, ...
  4. Spanish:bautista, ...
  5. Portuguese:batista, ...
  6. Chinese:浸信会教徒, 浸信会的, ...
  7. Japanese:バプテスト, バプテストの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَمَّدَانِي, مَعْمَدَانِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּפְּטִיסְט, בַּפְּטִיסְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:баптист, баптистский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:баптист, баптистський, ...
  12. Hindi:बैपटिस्ट, ...

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