Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Christian denomination that emphasizes believer’s baptism by immersion.

“As a Baptist, she was baptized in a nearby lake during her church’s annual revival.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Baptist denomination or its practices.

“The Baptist church’s new building had a large baptistery for immersion baptisms.”

3. noun

A person who baptizes others, especially by immersion.

“The Baptist minister performed the baptism ceremony in the church’s baptistery.”