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baptism

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Pronunciation: US /ˈbæptɪzəm/

baptism means: A Christian ceremony using water to welcome someone into the Church.

noun

CHRISTIAN CEREMONYB2

A Christian ceremony using water to welcome someone into the Church.

  • The baptism is on Sunday.
  • They invited us to their baby’s baptism.
  • The priest poured water during the baptism.

Similar words: christening

Common phrases: infant baptism, baptism ceremony, adult baptism, baptism service

Questions about baptism

What does baptism mean?

A Christian ceremony using water to welcome someone into the Church.

What is baptism in other languages?

Türkçe: vaftiz · Español: bautismo · Français: baptême · Deutsch: Taufe · Italiano: battesimo · 日本語: 洗礼

How do you pronounce baptism?

It is pronounced /ˈbæptɪzəm/.

How do you use baptism in a sentence?

The baptism is on Sunday. They invited us to their baby’s baptism.

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