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I was raised Catholic. Not just a little bit Catholic, like my wife, Catherine. When she was young, many Catholics in France already barely went to church, except for the big three: baptism, marriage, and funeral. And only the middle one was by choice.
Frans de Waal

Meaning of "baptism" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BAPTISM

baptism  [ˈbæpˌtɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAPTISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Baptism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BAPTISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

baptism

Baptism

Baptism is a Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into the Christian Church generally and also a particular church. The canonical Gospels report that Jesus was baptized—a historical event to which a high degree of certainty can be assigned. Baptism has been called a sacrament and an ordinance of Jesus Christ. In some denominations, baptism is also called christening, but for others the word "christening" is reserved for the baptism of infants. The usual form of baptism among the earliest Christians was for the candidate to be immersed, either totally or partially. While John the Baptist's use of a deep river for his baptism suggests immersion, pictorial and archaeological evidence of Christian baptism from the 3rd century onward indicates that a normal form was to have the candidate stand in water while water was poured over the upper body. Other common forms of baptism now in use include pouring water three times on the forehead, a method called affusion. Martyrdom was identified early in Church history as "baptism by blood", enabling martyrs who had not been baptized by water to be saved.

Definition of baptism in the English dictionary

The first definition of baptism in the dictionary is a Christian religious rite consisting of immersion in or sprinkling with water as a sign that the subject is cleansed from sin and constituted as a member of the Church. Other definition of baptism is the act of baptizing or of undergoing baptism. Baptism is also any similar experience of initiation, regeneration, or dedication.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAPTISM


apocalyptism
əˈpɒkəlɪpˌtɪzəm
astigmatism
əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm
automatism
ɔːˈtɒməˌtɪzəm
conservatism
kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm
electromagnetism
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm
erotism
ˈɛrəˌtɪzəm
ferromagnetism
ˌfɛrəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm
geomagnetism
ˌdʒiːəʊˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm
gigantism
ˈdʒaɪɡænˌtɪzəm
hirsutism
ˈhɜːsjuːˌtɪzəm
magnetism
ˈmæɡnɪˌtɪzəm
nepotism
ˈnɛpəˌtɪzəm
patriotism
ˈpætrɪəˌtɪzəm
pragmatism
ˈpræɡməˌtɪzəm
Protestantism
ˈprɒtɪstənˌtɪzəm
rheumatism
ˈruːməˌtɪzəm
scientism
ˈsaɪənˌtɪzəm
spiritism
ˈspɪrɪˌtɪzəm
syncretism
ˈsɪŋkrɪˌtɪzəm
vigilantism
ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAPTISM

baphometic
baps
bapt.
baptise
baptiser
baptisia
baptism of fire
baptismal
baptismal font
baptismal name
baptismal vows
baptismally
Baptist
Baptist Church
baptisteries
baptistery
baptistries
baptistry
baptize
baptizer

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAPTISM

Anabaptism
animal magnetism
anti-Semitism
autism
defeatism
despotism
dilettantism
elitism
hypnotism
leftism
magmatism
mutism
paedobaptism
parabaptism
parasitism
proselytism
re-baptism
separatism
statism
transvestism

Synonyms and antonyms of baptism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «BAPTISM»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «baptism» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of baptism

Translation of «baptism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAPTISM

Find out the translation of baptism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of baptism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «baptism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 洗礼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bautismo
570 millions of speakers

English

baptism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बपतिस्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

معمودية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

крещение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

batismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বাপ্তিস্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

baptême
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembaptisan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Taufe
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

洗礼
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세례
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baptis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rửa tội
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஞானஸ்நானம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बाप्तिस्मा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vaftiz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

battesimo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chrzest
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Хрещення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

botez
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βάπτισμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dop
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dåpen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of baptism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAPTISM»

The term «baptism» is very widely used and occupies the 21.584 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAPTISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about baptism

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10 QUOTES WITH «BAPTISM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word baptism.
1
Saint Basil
As we were baptized, so we profess our belief. As we profess our belief, so also we offer praise. As then baptism has been given us by the Savior, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, so, in accordance with our baptism, we make the confession of the creed, and our doxology in accordance with our creed.
2
David A. Bednar
The spirit of revelation is available to every person who receives by proper priesthood authority the saving ordinances of baptism by immersion for the remission of sins and the laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost - and who is acting in faith to fulfill the priesthood injunction to 'receive the Holy Ghost.'
3
Tony Campolo
In baptism, new Christians become part of a body of fellow believers who are called to spiritually encourage one another and hold one another responsible for consistent Christian living.
4
Olympia Dukakis
When my children were born, I didn't have them baptized because I felt baptism was about erasing Original Sin - something the Church said children got from their mother - and I absolutely refused to believe women carry Original Sin.
5
Frans de Waal
I was raised Catholic. Not just a little bit Catholic, like my wife, Catherine. When she was young, many Catholics in France already barely went to church, except for the big three: baptism, marriage, and funeral. And only the middle one was by choice.
6
Henry B. Eyring
The feeling of longing for home is born into us. That wonderful dream cannot become real without great faith - enough for the Holy Ghost to lead us to repentance, baptism, and the making and keeping of sacred covenants with God. This faith requires enduring bravely the trials of mortal life.
7
Ira Gershwin
Deep, unspeakable suffering may well be called a baptism, a regeneration, the initiation into a new state.
8
Max Heindel
In all religions, the quickening spirit has been symbolically represented as a bird. At the baptism, when Jesus' body was in the water, the Spirit of Christ descended into it as a dove.
9
Michael Horton
Baptism is not only a sacrament of our union with Christ; it is also a sacrament of our communion as the body of Christ.
10
Thomas Keating
If you accept the belief that baptism incorporates us in the mystical body of Christ, into the divine DNA, then you might say that the Holy Spirit is present in each of us, and thus we have the capacity for the fullness of redemption, of transformation.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAPTISM»

Discover the use of baptism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to baptism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Baptism: The Believer's First Obedience
A comprehensive—but simple and inexpensive—guide to believer's baptism by immersion: what it is, why it is important, and how a person should prepare for it. Perfect for baptism classes.
Larry Dyer
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Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy ...
"This magisterial volume is a comprehensive survey of the doctrine and practice of baptism in the first five centuries of Christian history, arranged geographically within chronological periods"--Provided by publisher.
Everett Ferguson, 2009
3
Baptism: A User's Guide
Here is a book that delves into the mystery, brings understanding, and connects the "water and Word" of baptism to the tragedies and triumphs of daily life.
Martin E. Marty, 1962
4
Baptism: A Biblical Study
"Scripture is far from silent on the subject of baptism, yet history is strewn with such a variety of perspectives that it becomes difficult to gain a clear view of what the Bible itself actually has to say: How would the original readers ...
Jack Cottrell, 1989
5
My Baptism Book
Collects poems, prayers, psalms, and Bible stories that emphasize God's love and the joy of baptism.
Sophie Piper, 2007
6
At Your Baptism
Presents the text from the French Reformed liturgy for baptism and explains the meaning behind the ceremony. On board pages.
Carrie Steenwyk, John D. Witvliet, 2011
7
Baptism: Three Views
This book provides a forum for thoughtful proponents of three principal evangelical views to state their case, respond to the others, and then provide a summary response and statement.
David F. Wright, 2009
8
Baptism: Christ's Act in the Church
Laurence H. Stookey sifts through the confusion and rhetoric to offer this practical, biblically sound guide to baptism.
Laurence Hull Stookey, 1982
9
Believer's Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ
Is believer’s baptism the clear teaching of the New Testament Scriptures? What are the historical and theological challenges to believer’s baptism? What are the practical applications for believer’s baptism today?
Thomas R. Schreiner, Shawn Wright, 2007
10
Baptism and Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today
Yet much confusion and controversy remain regarding the Holy Spirit's activity. In this classic study, John Stott provides clear biblical exposition on the promise, the fruit and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
John Stott, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAPTISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term baptism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jesus' baptism site to get tourist boost after becoming world heritage …
"Bethany Beyond the Jordan" or Al-Maghtas, a name which means baptism or immersion in Arabic, on the eastern bank of the River Jordan ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
2
Christians share same baptism, must pray together, Pope Francis …
he said, adding that all Christians can and must pray together, as they have all received the same baptism and are striving to follow Christ. «National Catholic Reporter, Jul 15»
3
The Baptism of Grief | John Thatamanil - Huffington Post
Grieving is a baptism and tears the font in which we must be immersed. It is the work of experiencing loss when we would rather bypass it. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
4
Kate Middleton Gives Princess Charlotte a Royal Stroller Ride to …
The replica, made of Honiton lace and white satin, has only been worn by Prince George for his 2013 baptism and in 2008 by James, Viscount ... «Yahoo Parenting, Jul 15»
5
Princess Charlotte's Christening: Justin Welby says the 'beauty of …
Instead, people wishing for improvement should seek beauty of character, which begins at baptism and is formed through loving and following ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»
6
CEO 'ready to quit' strike-hit MTN SA after baptism of fire - Times LIVE
Facing a battle to end strike action over bonuses and wages that threatens to spread to its other operations on the continent, Africa's biggest ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
7
Jordan: Baptism Site added to list of UNESCO World Heritage sites …
Jordan's Baptism Site was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List, to become the fifth site in the Kingdom included in the list after Petra, ... «Al-Bawaba, Jul 15»
8
Gifted runner received baptism of fire in 2014
The high school football season is still several weeks away, but area players are have been hard at work in the weight room, on the practice ... «Walton Tribune, Jul 15»
9
The Jewish roots of Christian baptism
Scholars debate the relation of mikvaot (the plural) to Christian baptism, but most affirm a link between the two. Maimonides wrote that baptism ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
10
Lizares: Ethan Gabriel's baptism
The baptism was at 11 a.m. and since we were not sponsors, we chose not to be rushed. Arriving at Jaro Church, we found the ceremony has ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»

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