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- [bap-tist]
- /ˈbæp tɪst/
- /ˈbæp.tɪst/
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- [bap-tist]
- /ˈbæp tɪst/
Definitions of baptists word
- noun baptists a member of a Christian denomination that baptizes believers by immersion and that is usually Calvinistic in doctrine. 1
- noun baptists (lowercase) a person who baptizes. 1
- noun baptists the Baptist, John the Baptist. 1
- adjective baptists Also, Baptistic. of or relating to Baptists or their doctrines or practices. 1
- noun baptists Plural form of baptist. 1
- noun baptists plural of baptist. 0
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Origin of baptists
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English baptiste < Old French < Late Latin baptista < Greek baptistḗs, equivalent to bapt(ízein) to baptize + -istēs -ist
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Parts of speech for Baptists
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conjunction
determiner
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baptists popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
baptists usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with baptists
- what do baptists believe?
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