pedobaptism
|pe-do-bap-tism|
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/ˈpiːdoʊˌbæptɪzəm/
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/ˈpiːdəˌbæptɪzəm/
baptism of infants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pedobaptism' originates from Greek, specifically the combining form 'paido-' from 'pais' meaning 'child' and 'baptisma' from 'baptein' meaning 'to dip or baptize'.
Historical Evolution
'paidobaptismos' (Greek/Medieval usage) passed into Medieval/Church Latin as 'pedobaptismus' and later entered English as 'pedobaptism'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'the baptism of children', and over time this core meaning has remained essentially the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the practice or doctrine of baptizing infants or very young children.
Pedobaptism has been observed in many Christian denominations for centuries.
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Last updated: 2025/12/13 08:00