baptism


Definition: Meaning of, baptism in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbaptɪz(ə)m /

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baptism baptisms
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  1. a Christian religious ceremony in which someone is touched or covered with water to welcome them into the Christian faith, and sometimes to officially name them [↪  christening]
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  2. baptism of/by fire a difficult or painful first experience of something
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baptism used in phrases

  • baptism of fire (noun)
    1. the first experience of a severe ordeal, especially a first experience of military combat
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