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baptism in Malay

baptis

/ˈbæptɪzəm/

baptism in Malay: baptis. In English, baptism means a Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

Malay words for baptism

Christian sacrament
baptis

English meaning of baptism

  1. noun A Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.
  2. noun A similar ceremony of initiation, purification or naming.
  3. noun The moment at which an object is first assigned a proper name.

Full definition of baptism

baptism in a sentence

  • The child’s baptism was held at the old church.
  • The ceremony of baptism symbolizes spiritual rebirth.

Synonyms of baptism

baptism in other languages

Questions about baptism in Malay

What is the meaning of baptism in Malay?
Baptism in Malay is baptis.
Apakah maksud baptism dalam bahasa Melayu?
Baptism: baptis.
What does baptism mean in English?
Baptism means a Christian sacrament, by which one is received into a church and sometimes given a name, generally involving the candidate to be anointed with or submerged in water.

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