Primitive Baptist

American  

noun

1. (especially in the Southern U.S.) one belonging to a highly conservative, loosely organized Baptist group, characterized by extreme fundamentalism and by opposition to missionary work, Sunday Schools, and the use of musical instruments in church.

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Etymology

Origin of Primitive Baptist

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

Zion Primitive Baptist Church, with its two front doors and original stained-glass windows, was restored after Floyd but inundated again during Matthew.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2022

Olive Primitive Baptist Church, one of more than 70 local pastors who had signed a letter asking the city to reconsider.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2020

When her research led to the Testerina Primitive Baptist Church, she recruited an older brother in the quest.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2020

The candidates shared the stage with the parents of both McGlockton and Martin at the St John Primitive Baptist Church.

From The Guardian • Aug. 8, 2018

I was raised up under the old Primitive Baptist feet washin' church.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 by Work Projects Administration