paedobaptism

See also: pædobaptism

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

paedo- +‎ baptism

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /piːdəʊˈbaptɪz(ə)m/
(US) IPA^(key): /pɛdoʊˈbæptɪzəm/

Noun

paedobaptism (plural paedobaptisms)

The baptism of infants or young children.

Synonyms

christening (in some faith traditions)
infant baptism

Translations

baptism of infants or young children

German: Kleinkindstaufe f, Kleinkindtaufe f, Säuglingstaufe f, Kindertaufe f

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