Catabaptist

/ˌkætəˈbæptɪst/ noun

A historical term for someone who opposed or rejected infant baptism, believing baptism should only be for adults who consciously choose it.

From Greek 'kata-' (against) plus 'baptistes' (one who baptizes), so literally 'one who baptizes against' the mainstream church practice.

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