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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