Baptizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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baptizer
[ ˈbæp.taɪ.zər ]
religious context
A baptizer is one who performs the ceremony of baptism, typically in a religious setting. This individual may initiate new members into a faith through the act of baptism, which symbolizes spiritual cleansing and rebirth. In Christianity, the act is often associated with the importance of faith and community.
Synonyms
baptismal officiant, baptist, minister, religious leader
Examples of usage
- The baptizer welcomed the new members into the congregation.
- After the service, the baptizer performed the baptisms in the river.
- Historically, the baptizer played a significant role in religious rituals.
Translations
Translations of the word "baptizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 batizador
🇮🇳 बपतिस्मा देने वाला
🇩🇪 Täufer
🇮🇩 pembaptis
🇺🇦 хреститель
🇵🇱 chrzestny
🇯🇵 洗礼者
🇫🇷 baptiseur
🇪🇸 bautizador
🇹🇷 vaftiz eden
🇰🇷 세례 주는 사람
🇸🇦 المعمد
🇨🇿 křtitel
🇸🇰 krstiteľ
🇨🇳 施洗者
🇸🇮 krstitelj
🇮🇸 skírari
🇰🇿 сусын беруші
🇬🇪 მნათობი
🇦🇿 baptizator
🇲🇽 bautizador
Etymology
The word 'baptizer' is derived from the verb 'baptize', which comes from the Greek word 'baptizo', meaning 'to immerse' or 'to wash'. The term has its roots in the tradition of washing or cleansing, often for religious purposes. In early Christian texts, the act of baptism was significant as it marked the initiation of individuals into the Christian faith. The role of the baptizer has historically been seen as both a ministerial duty and a sacramental function, emphasizing the importance of the ceremony in many religious communities. Over time, the term has also been applied to individuals who perform similar rites in various other faiths, thus broadening its use beyond a specific religious connotation.