immersion baptism

noun

A rite of initiation in which the baptized person is placed into water, often wholly submerged, and then raised from it as the ceremonial act of baptism.

Meanings

nounimmersion baptism (countable and uncountable, plural immersion baptisms)

plural immersion baptisms

  1. countableuncountableChristianityA rite of initiation in which the baptized person is placed into water, often wholly submerged, and then raised from it as the ceremonial act of baptism.

    Synonyms: baptism by immersion, baptism by submersion, submersion baptism

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA rite of initiation in which the baptized person is placed into water, often wholly submerged, and then raised from it as the ceremonial act of baptism.

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