 baptism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (religion,Christianity) a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth | |
| Examples: | "most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism" |
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| Related terms: | sacrament christening immersion affusion aspersion baptize | |
| Similar spelling: |
baptismal Baptists Baptist baptise Baptiste Baptista Baptisia baptised baptistry baptistic baptistery baptize baptized |
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