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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, relating to, or characteristic of the blending of Baptist and charismatic theologies, especially acceptance of the charismatic gifts.
2. 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."

Example

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""We tend to be a little Bapticostal where I go.--Mike Huckabee, December 17, 2007."

Etymology

Blend of Baptist + Pentecostal.

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