baptism — A 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/
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
The young woman received baptism surrounded by her family and church members.
The baptism marked the beginning of her new life in faith. (💧 Water + ✨ New Beginning → Baptism = a new beginning symbolized by water.)
After her baptism, she learned the church's system and grew in wisdom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Baptism derives from Greek baptisma, which originated from the verb baptizein, meaning 'to dip' or 'to immerse'. In early Christianity, the word came to denote the religious ritual of water immersion symbolizing spiritual rebirth and initiation into the Christian faith.
Breakdown
Greek baptisma (immersion) + Latin baptismus + English -ism (practice or state of), where baptiz- derives from baptizein (to dip, immerse) and -ma is a Greek nominalizing suffix forming a noun of action.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“Many families celebrate baptism with a special feast and gathering.”
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