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baptismA Christian religious ceremony in which someone is baptized

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A Christian religious ceremony in which someone is baptized

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbæptɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 세례, 침례 (기독교 입문 의식)

Korean pronunciation: 밥-티-즘 (강세: 밥)

Example Sentences

  • The pastor accidentally dropped the baby during the baptism, but caught it before anyone noticed.
  • His first day at the restaurant was a baptism by fire - three chefs quit during lunch rush.
  • The baptism took place in the river, following ancient Christian traditions.

baptism

NOUN

//ˈbæptɪzəm//

A Christian religious ceremony in which someone is baptized

baptism concept
💡 Concept

Christian baptism ceremony in church

baptism rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through baptism's prism, light heals the schism

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈbæptɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈbæptɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootbapti-
Suffix--ism

Origin

그리스어 'baptisma'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 '담그다, 적시다'를 뜻하는 'baptizein'에서 파생되었습니다. 초기 기독교에서 물에 잠기는 의식을 통해 새로운 신앙인으로 거듭나는 것을 상징했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

schismprismcriticism
schism
prism
criticism

🔗Collocations

baptism by fire
infant baptism
adult baptism
baptism ceremony
receive baptism
baptism font

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pastor accidentally dropped the baby during the baptism, but caught it before anyone noticed.

😄 Fun example

His first day at the restaurant was a baptism by fire - three chefs quit during lunch rush.

The baptism took place in the river, following ancient Christian traditions.

Many families celebrate baptism with a special feast and gathering.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

christeninginitiationimmersiondedication

Antonyms

excommunicationexpulsion

Related

baptizechurchceremonysacramentfaithconversion

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