word
Baptism
BA-ptih-zuhm
/ˈbæptɪzʌm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
baptism
Dictionary meaning
A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth.
Examples
- Most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism.
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