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