Baptists Meaning in English
word · lemma: baptist
ˈbæptəs/, /ˈbæptəsts
BAP-tist
bˈæptɪsts
BAP-tists
Definition
Baptists are members of a Christian group that believes in baptizing people who choose the faith, usually by full immersion in water.
Usage & Nuances
'Baptists' always refers to members of a religious group, not the act of baptizing. Used for church communities or denominations. Usually capitalized when naming the group: 'Baptists'. Not the same as all Christians.
Spanish: bautistasPortuguese (BR): batistasPortuguese (PT): batistasChinese (Simplified): 浸礼会教徒Chinese (Traditional): 浸禮會教徒Hindi: बैपटिस्टArabic: المعمدانيونBengali: বাপ্তিস্টRussian: баптистыJapanese: バプテスト教徒Vietnamese: người BaptistKorean: 침례교인Turkish: BaptistlerUrdu: بپتسمہ دینے والےIndonesian: Baptis
Example Sentences
Many Baptists attend church every Sunday.
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Some Baptists believe in adult baptism only.
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The city has three Baptists churches.
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My grandparents have been Baptists all their lives.
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Some Baptists gather for potluck dinners after service.
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You’ll find lots of Baptists in the southern United States.
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