Baxterian
Definition of Baxterian
: of or relating to Richard Baxter or his doctrines which sought to promote tolerance and restrain fanaticism by emphasizing certain fundamental tenets
Baxterianism
\(ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun, plural-s
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Origin and Etymology of baxterian
Richard Baxter †1691 English Puritan scholar and writer + English -ian
Baxterian
Definition of Baxterian
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: an adherent or follower of Richard Baxter
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