baptists

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Definition
  1. Noun (plural):
    • A denomination of Protestant Christianity: Baptists are Christians belonging to evangelical Protestant churches that emphasize the baptism of adult believers by full immersion, performed after a voluntary profession of faith.
    • Members of such churches: The term refers collectively to the adherents of these churches.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Baptists built a new church on the corner of Main Street.
    • Many Baptists believe in the separation of church and state.
Advanced Usage
  • As a collective noun: When used with a singular verb, it can refer to the denomination as a single entity.
    • The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Baptist organization in the United States.
Variants and Related Words
  • Baptist (singular noun): A member of a Baptist church.
    • He is a Baptist.
  • Baptistic (adjective): Pertaining to Baptists or their doctrines.
    • Baptistic beliefs often emphasize congregational governance.
Synonyms
  • Nonconformists (historical context, especially in England): Refers to Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England.
  • Evangelical Protestants: A broader category that includes Baptists and other denominations sharing similar core beliefs.
Related Phrases and Concepts
  • Believer's baptism: The practice of baptizing only those who consciously profess faith in Jesus Christ, as opposed to infant baptism.
  • Congregational polity: A system of church governance where each local congregation is autonomous.
Noun
  1. any of various evangelical Protestant churches that believe in the baptism of voluntary believers

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