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Topic: Culture

baptism

IPA: /ˈbæp.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /ˈbæptɪzəm/

noun

Definition: A religious ceremony where a person is initiated into a faith, often involving the use of water to symbolize purification and acceptance into a community.

Example: The baby was welcomed into the church during the baptism ceremony.

baptismal

IPA: //ˈbæptɪzməl//

KK: /ˈbæptɪzməl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to the Christian ceremony of baptism, which symbolizes the admission of a person into the church.

Example: The church held a special service for baptismal candidates last Sunday.

baptismally

IPA: //ˈbæptɪzməli//

KK: /ˈbæptɪzməli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner related to the Christian ceremony of baptism, which symbolizes purification and admission to the Christian community.

Example: The child was baptismally welcomed into the church during the ceremony.

baptist

IPA: /ˈbæptɪst/

KK: /ˈbæptɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who performs the act of baptizing or a member of a Christian group that practices baptism by immersion.

Example: The baptist led the ceremony at the river.

baptistery

IPA: /ˈbæp.tɪ.stər.i/

KK: /ˈbæptɪstəri/

noun

Definition: A special area or building in a church where baptisms are performed, often containing a font for the ceremony.

Example: The baby was baptized in the beautiful baptistery of the old church.

baptistry

IPA: /ˈbæp.tɪ.stri/

KK: /ˈbæptɪstri/

noun

Definition: A special area in a church or a separate building where baptisms are performed, often containing a baptismal font or pool.

Example: The church's baptistry was beautifully decorated for the upcoming baptism ceremony.

baptize

IPA: //ˈbæp.taɪz//

KK: /ˈbæpˌtaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform the Christian ritual of baptism, which involves using water to symbolize purification or admission into the Christian faith.

Example: During the ceremony, the priest will baptize the newborn baby.

transitive verb

Definition: To perform a religious ceremony that involves using water to welcome someone into the Christian faith or to give them a name.

Example: The priest will baptize the baby during the church service.

baptized

IPA: //ˈbæp.taɪzd//

KK: /ˈbæpˌtaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having undergone a religious ceremony of baptism, which often involves the use of water to symbolize purification or admission into a religious community.

Example: The baptized individuals participated in the church ceremony with great joy.

verb

Definition: To perform a religious ceremony in which a person is welcomed into a faith, usually involving water.

Example: She was baptized in a beautiful ceremony at the church.

baptizer

IPA: /ˈbæp.taɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈbæpˌtaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who performs the act of baptizing, which is a religious ceremony involving water to signify purification or admission into a religious community.

Example: The baptizer welcomed the new members into the faith during the ceremony.

barbarian

IPA: /bɑːrˈbɛəriən/

KK: /bɑrˈbɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a culture or people that is considered uncivilized or inferior by another culture, often lacking in refinement or education.

Example: The explorers encountered barbarian tribes that lived outside the influence of the empire.

noun

Definition: A person who is considered to be uncivilized or primitive, often seen as fierce or brutal. This term can also refer to someone who lacks culture or refinement.

Example: In ancient times, the Romans often referred to the tribes outside their empire as barbarians.

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