anabaptism

noun

Meaning

A Christian movement originating in the 16th century that rejects infant baptism in favor of believer's baptism, often emphasizing separation from the state and non-violence.

Examples

  • The radical ideas of early Anabaptism challenged the established church structures in Europe.
  • Historians often study Anabaptism to understand the diverse religious landscape of the Reformation era.

Synonyms: radical reformation, believer's baptism