Baxterian

1 of 2

adjective

Bax·​te·​ri·​an
(ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən
: 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

Baxterian

2 of 2

noun

Bax·​te·​ri·​an
(ˈ)bak-¦stir-ē-ən
plural -s
: an adherent or follower of Richard Baxter

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Richard Baxter †1691 English Puritan scholar and writer + English -ian

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“Baxterian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Baxterian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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