What is another word for anabaptists?

Pronunciation: [ˈanɐbˌaptɪsts] (IPA)

Anabaptists, also known as the Radical Reformation, were a group of Protestants who believed in adult baptism and rejected infant baptism. They emerged in 16th century Europe with their ideas being considered radical and unorthodox. Synonyms for Anabaptists include the Swiss Brethren, the Mennonites, the Hutterites, and the Amish. These groups all share similarities in their beliefs and practices such as the separation of church and state, pacifism, and communal living. The Anabaptist movement led to significant religious and social changes in Europe, and their influence can still be seen in the contemporary world.

What are the hypernyms for Anabaptists?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Protestants, christian denominations, Christian sects, religious groups.

Usage examples for Anabaptists

One-Neuwied-is noted for holding harmoniously within its limits, Jews, Moravians, anabaptists, and Catholics.
"An American Girl Abroad"
Adeline Trafton
When they speak of the habit of love, they imagine that men merit it through works and they do not teach that it is received through the Word, precisely as also the anabaptists teach at this time.
"The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"
Philip Melanchthon
And as we condemn quite a number of other errors of the anabaptists, we condemn this also, that they dispute that the baptism of little children is unprofitable.
"The Apology of the Augsburg Confession"
Philip Melanchthon

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