baptism
nounmasculine/bɐˈtiʒmu/high
ba·tis·mo
Definitions
-2An initiation or naming ceremony for something new.
The ship's baptism was performed by breaking a bottle of champagne.
The aircraft's baptism took place in a ceremony.
Common collocations
baptism of a ship
-1A Christian sacrament of initiation and purification, typically with water.
The child's baptism was a joyful family event.
He received baptism as an adult.
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Common collocations
baptismal fontbaptismal certificateinfant baptism
Idiomatic expressions
- Baptism of fire. (a difficult first experience)
Etymology
Do latim 'baptismus', do grego 'baptismos' (imersão).