baptism

🇺🇸 /ˈbæptɪzəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbæptɪzəm/
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A ceremony where someone is admitted as a member of the Christian Church by being sprinkled or immersed in water. It often includes giving the person a name.

The baby's baptism was a beautiful and emotional event for the whole family.

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n. A ceremony where someone is admitted as a member of the Christian Church by being sprinkled or immersed in water. It often includes giving the person a name.

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Plural baptisms