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baptism

noun

A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
B
Ends with
M
Contains
AP
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈbæptɪzəm

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Definitions

noun

  1. A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

    “Most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism”

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Example Sentences

Most churches baptize infants but some insist on adult baptism

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