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baptism

/ˈbæptɪzəm/

baptismnoun

baptisms

/ˈbæptɪzəm/

Translations

The baptism took place in the church on Sunday.

Крещение состоялось в церкви в воскресенье.

Additional translations

Definitions

A Christian sacrament marked by ritual use of water and admitting the recipient to the Christian community.

The church held a baptism for the newborn on Sunday.

A ceremony, trial, or experience by which one is initiated, purified, or given a name.

The soldier's first battle was considered his baptism of fire.

Synonyms

baptismadjective

/ˈbæp.tɪ.zəm/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "baptism certificate")

Definitions

Relating to or used in the Christian rite of baptism or to ceremonies of initiation.

The priest signed the baptism register after the service.