Baptized: meaning, definitions and examples
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baptized
[ ˈbæptaɪzd ]
religious ceremony
To be baptized is to undergo a religious ceremony in which a person is initiated into a faith or community, often accompanied by the use of water. This ritual symbolizes purification, spiritual rebirth, and the person's acceptance into a religious community. In the Christian tradition, baptism is considered one of the sacraments and is often performed on infants or new converts as an important step in their faith journey. It can also signify a public declaration of one's beliefs.
Synonyms
anointed, christened, initiated.
Examples of usage
- She was baptized as an infant.
- He decided to be baptized after his conversion.
- Many people are baptized in a church ceremony.
Translations
Translations of the word "baptized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 batizado
🇮🇳 बपतिस्मा किया हुआ
🇩🇪 getauft
🇮🇩 dibaptis
🇺🇦 охрещений
🇵🇱 ochrzczony
🇯🇵 洗礼を受けた
🇫🇷 baptisé
🇪🇸 bautizado
🇹🇷 vaftiz edilmiş
🇰🇷 세례를 받은
🇸🇦 مُعَمَّد
🇨🇿 pokřtěný
🇸🇰 pokrstený
🇨🇳 受洗的
🇸🇮 krščen
🇮🇸 skírður
🇰🇿 сүндеттелген
🇬🇪 მოქცეულა
🇦🇿 xristianlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 bautizado
Etymology
The word 'baptized' comes from the Greek word 'baptizo,' which means 'to immerse, to plunge, or to dip.' The practice of baptism has historical roots in ancient rituals of purification found in many cultures and religions. Early Christians adopted and adapted this rite, giving it a new spiritual significance in the context of Jesus' teachings and the New Testament. The act of baptism symbolizes not only purification and cleansing but also the believer's identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. Over the centuries, different Christian denominations have developed their own unique interpretations and practices surrounding baptism, making it a vital part of religious ceremonies worldwide.