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Bapticostal en · ADJ

Etymology

Blend of Baptist + Pentecostal.

Meanings

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the blending of Baptist and charismatic theologies, especially acceptance of the charismatic gifts.
2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of Baptist worship service similar to that of charismatic churches, especially in the use of high-tempo contemporary Christian music, raising of hands, and spontaneous shouts.
   • "We tend to be a little Bapticostal where I go.--Mike Huckabee, December 17, 2007.

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