Baptistry
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baptistry is a noun meaning An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.
Meaning
An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.
Word Forms
- baptistries
- baptistery
Synonyms for baptistry
Depending on context, synonyms include baptistery, font.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include font, baptistery, baptismal, sacrarium, bath, aspersorium.
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