catabaptist

/kætəˈbæptɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Christian sect that originated in 16th-century Germany, known for rebaptizing converts from other Christian denominations.

“The catabaptist community was a significant factor in shaping the religious landscape of the region.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the catabaptists.

“The catabaptist movement was a key influence on the development of Anabaptist theology.”

Synonyms

  • Anabaptist
  • Mennonite

Antonyms

  • mainstream
  • orthodox