baptist denomination
Definition
- Noun:
- A collective group of Baptist congregations: A "baptist denomination" refers to a specific organized body or association of Baptist churches that share common doctrines, practices, and governance structures. It is a subgroup within the broader Baptist tradition.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest baptist denomination in the United States.
- Several baptist denominations participated in the interfaith dialogue.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun: When referring to a specific, named group, it is often capitalized (e.g., "the American Baptist denomination").
- She is a member of a historic Baptist denomination.
Variants and Related Words
- Denomination (n): A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
- Baptist (n): A member of a Christian denomination practicing baptism by immersion of believers.
- Congregation (n): A group of people assembled for religious worship, typically used for a local church.
Synonyms
- Baptist communion: A group of Baptist churches in fellowship.
- Baptist association: A fellowship of Baptist churches, often similar to a denomination.
Related Phrases
- Denominational leadership: The governing body of a baptist denomination.
- The denominational leadership issued a new statement of faith.
- Denominational affiliation: The official connection of a local church to a baptist denomination.
- The church changed its denominational affiliation last year.
Noun
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group of Baptist congregations
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