Bax·te·ri·an
| \ (ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən \
Definition of Baxterian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Richard Baxter or his doctrines which sought to promote tolerance and restrain fanaticism by emphasizing certain fundamental tenets
Baxterian
noun
Bax·te·ri·an
| \ (ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən \
plural -s
Definition of Baxterian (Entry 2 of 2)
: an adherent or follower of Richard Baxter
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“Baxterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baxterian. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
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