1. Members of a Protestant Christian denomination that emphasizes adult baptism by immersion, individual conscience, and congregational autonomy.
Usage: Usually capitalized when referring to the religious group or denomination; Plural form of Baptist

Examples

• Many Baptists gather at the local church for Sunday worship.
• The Baptists believe in baptizing people who have made a conscious decision to follow Christ.
• Several Baptists from the community volunteered at the food bank.
• Baptists have played an important role in American religious history.
• The Baptists in this region operate multiple schools and charitable organizations.