anabaptism

noun

ana·​bap·​tism ˌa-nə-ˈbap-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce anabaptism (audio)
1
capitalized
a
: the doctrine or practices of the Anabaptists
b
: the Anabaptist movement
2
: the baptism of one previously baptized

Word History

Etymology

New Latin anabaptismus, from Late Greek anabaptismos rebaptism, from anabaptizein to rebaptize, from Greek ana- again + baptizein to baptize

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of anabaptism was in 1560

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Cite this Entry

“Anabaptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anabaptism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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