baptism
noun/ˈbæptɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #7,191 most common English word
Meaning
a Christian ceremony in which a person is sprinkled with or immersed in water as a sign of religious initiation.
Example sentence
The family gathered at the church to celebrate the baby's baptism.
Synonyms & related words
- christening
- initiation
- blessing
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