baptism
1. [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Examples:

"most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism"

Related terms: sacrament christening immersion affusion aspersion baptize
Similar spelling:   baptismal
  Baptists
  Baptist
  baptise
  Baptiste
  Baptista
  Baptisia
  baptised
  baptistry
  baptistic
  baptistery
  baptize
  baptized