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Definition of Baptism
1. Noun. A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth. "Most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"
Generic synonyms: Sacrament
Specialized synonyms: Affusion, Aspersion, Sprinkling, Christening, Immersion
Derivative terms: Baptise, Baptismal, Baptist, Baptize
Specialized synonyms: Affusion, Aspersion, Sprinkling, Christening, Immersion
Derivative terms: Baptise, Baptismal, Baptist, Baptize
Definition of Baptism
1. n. The act of baptizing; the application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is performed by immersion, sprinkling, or pouring.
Definition of Baptism
1. a Christian ceremony [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Baptism
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