Paedobaptism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /piːdəʊˈbaptɪz(ə)m/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paedobaptism is a noun meaning The baptism of infants or young children.
Meaning
The baptism of infants or young children.
Example Sentences
It is not, however, to the predecessors of this African, whoever they were that authorized Pædo-baptism, and at whatever period it first became general—it is not to the Church at the time being, that these consequences are justly imputable.
Word Forms
- paedobaptisms
- paedo-baptism
Synonyms for paedobaptism
Depending on context, synonyms include christening.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pedobaptism, paedopathy, paganing, paediatry, paedodontics, paedo.
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