baptism

Meanings

• noun

  The Christian rite of admitting new members by immersing them in water or pouring water on them.

  - "John was baptized in the river Jordan."
  - "The baby's baptism was a joyous occasion for the family."

• verb

  To undergo baptism as a religious rite.

  - "Candidates for baptism must be prepared through instruction and confession."
  - "I was baptized as an infant."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbæptɪzəm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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camping , rampaging , dramatizing

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Variants

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baptism , baptismal , baptismally , baptisms , baptism by fire , baptism of fire , baptisms by fire , baptisms of fire

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'baptizein', meaning 'to immerse'.

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Trivia

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1. Baptism was practiced in ancient Egypt and Greece as a purification rite.

2. The earliest known record of Christian baptism dates back to the 1st century AD.

3. Some Christian denominations practice infant baptism, while others wait until the person reaches an age of understanding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Confirmation: A subsequent rite of passage in some Christian denominations, where individuals affirm their faith and commitment to the church.

2. Baptistery: A structure or room in a church where baptisms take place.

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Culture

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Baptism is a significant rite of passage in many Christian denominations, symbolizing purification, initiation, and membership in the faith community. It often involves the use of water and can include anointing with oil and the wearing of white garments.

How to Memorize "baptism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate font filled with water. People dressed in white robes gather around it. A priest or minister performs the baptism ceremony, using a large spoon or a holy water font to pour water over the person's head. The newly baptized person emerges from the water, smiling and radiant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'baptism' with 'new beginnings', 'faith', 'purification', and 'welcome into a community'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'BAPTISM' to remember the meanings of the word: 'B'aptize, 'A'dmit, 'P'urify, 'T'ransform, 'I'ntiate, 'S'ave, 'M'ember.

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