Anabaptist
[,ænə'bæptɪst]
Definition
(n.) A name sometimes applied to a member of any sect holding that rebaptism is necessary for those baptized in infancy.
Typist: Sophie
Definition
n. one who holds that baptism ought to be administered only to adults (by immersion) and therefore that those baptised in infancy ought to be baptised again.—The name is disclaimed by recent opponents of infant baptism both in England and the Continent.—v.i. Anabap′tise.—n. Anabapt′ism.—adj. Anabaptist′ic.
Typist: Lottie
Examples
- One conspicuous phase of these German troubles was the Anabaptist outbreak. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The sect of the Anabaptists appeared in Wittenberg in 1521 under three prophets, and broke out into insurrection in 1525. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It asserts the liberty of conscience, in behalf of the Anabaptists, the Quakers, and other sectarians that had been persecuted. Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
Typist: Nola