What does the word "Anabaptists" mean?

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An Anabaptist is someone of various Protestant sects that were formed in Europe after 1520. They denied infant baptism.

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An anabaptist is a protestant sectarian of movements and advocating baptism and church members and adult believers nonresistant separating churches and states

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Anabaptists are Protestant reformers from the sixteenth century who opposed infant baptism, believing only adults who can consciously affirm their faith should be baptized. Originating in Europe, they sought to separate church and state, facing severe persecution for their beliefs. Key groups stemming from Anabaptism include Mennonites and Amish, who continue to practice these principles today. 
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What does the word "Anabaptists" mean?

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