baptistry

noun — 2 senses

baptistry

noun

Etymology From Middle English baptistery, baptisterie, from Ecclesiastical Latin baptistērium, from Ancient Greek βαπτιστήριον (baptistḗrion); equivalent to baptism + -ry.

1

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.

2

An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.

Related terms
baptism, baptist, baptize

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