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credobaptism

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Practice of the credobaptists; belief that baptism is only to be administered to those who profess their faith.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: Christianity

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History

Etymology

From Latin credo (“to believe”) + baptism.

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  • German: Erwachsenentaufe — baptism only of those who believe
  • German: Gläubigentaufe — baptism only of those who believe
  • German: Mündigentaufe — baptism only of those who believe
  • Swedish: troendedop — baptism only of those who believe