Baptist
noun
A person who baptizes others as part of a Christian religious ceremony.
John, often referred to as John the Baptist, baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Often appears as...
- john the baptist
- baptist church
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Religious
noun
A member or follower of a Protestant church that believes in baptism only for believers, not for infants, and typically practices baptism by immersion in water.
He became a Baptist after reading the Bible thoroughly.
Often appears as...
- baptist faith
- baptist congregation
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A person who baptizes others as part of a Christian religious ceremony.
John, often referred to as John the Baptist, baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Often appears as...
- john the baptist
- baptist church
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A member or follower of a Protestant church that believes in baptism only for believers, not for infants, and typically practices baptism by immersion in water.
He became a Baptist after reading the Bible thoroughly.
Often appears as...
- baptist faith
- baptist congregation
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Action
The term emphasizes the person conducting the baptism, often a significant ritual in Christianity.
The baptist prepared the holy water for the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figure
'Baptist' can reference specific figures in history like John the Baptist, who is well-known.
John the Baptist is a revered figure in many Christian traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Denominational
While 'baptist' is often associated with certain denominations, it can refer to anyone who baptizes in Christianity.
A baptist from another church led the service today.
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Action
The term emphasizes the person conducting the baptism, often a significant ritual in Christianity.
The baptist prepared the holy water for the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figure
'Baptist' can reference specific figures in history like John the Baptist, who is well-known.
John the Baptist is a revered figure in many Christian traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Denominational
While 'baptist' is often associated with certain denominations, it can refer to anyone who baptizes in Christianity.
A baptist from another church led the service today.
Pro Tip 1/3Ritual Action
The term emphasizes the person conducting the baptism, often a significant ritual in Christianity.
The baptist prepared the holy water for the ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figure
'Baptist' can reference specific figures in history like John the Baptist, who is well-known.
John the Baptist is a revered figure in many Christian traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-Denominational
While 'baptist' is often associated with certain denominations, it can refer to anyone who baptizes in Christianity.
A baptist from another church led the service today.
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Ara Parseghian
American Athlete
The 1973 team is real special. I had never coached against Bear Bryant. Alabama had never played Notre Dame. It was North against South; the Catholics against the Baptists; both teams were undefeated, and everything was on the line.
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Dustin Lance Black
American Director
My mom had grown up in the South. Louisiana and Georgia. She had been deeply religious. Baptist, then Mormon. She had worked for the U.S. military. She had voted for Ronald Reagan and Bush Senior.
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Josh Turner
American Musician
I grew up going to a real small missionary baptist church. We would sing a lot of the old standards... the hymns and everything. Those songs are still my favorite and are pretty timeless.
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DeForest Kelley
American Actor
You see, I was the son of a baptist minister.
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Ara Parseghian
American Athlete
The 1973 team is real special. I had never coached against Bear Bryant. Alabama had never played Notre Dame. It was North against South; the Catholics against the Baptists; both teams were undefeated, and everything was on the line.
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Dustin Lance Black
American Director
My mom had grown up in the South. Louisiana and Georgia. She had been deeply religious. Baptist, then Mormon. She had worked for the U.S. military. She had voted for Ronald Reagan and Bush Senior.
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Josh Turner
American Musician
I grew up going to a real small missionary baptist church. We would sing a lot of the old standards... the hymns and everything. Those songs are still my favorite and are pretty timeless.
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DeForest Kelley
American Actor
You see, I was the son of a baptist minister.
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