baptistry

Betekenis (Engels)

1. 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.

Sinonieme

baptistery

baptism

baptismal font

font

Vertalings

battistero

baptistère

βαπτηστήριο

baptisterio

βαπτιστήριο

κολυμβήθρα

fonte battesimale

battisterio

baptistērium

batistério

etiqueta de tipo de letra

ماء التّعميد

pila bautismal

Etimologie (Engels)

Geërf van Middle English: baptistery

In summary

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