baptism

baptism
['bæptɪzəm]
nome relig. battesimo m. (anche fig.)
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[-tizəm]
noun ((an act of) baptizing: the baptism of the baby.) battesimo
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baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/
n.
1 (relig.) battesimo
2 (fig.) battesimo; iniziazione: (mil. e fig.) baptism of fire, battesimo del fuoco
baptismal
a.
(relig.) battesimale.
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['bæptɪzəm]
nome relig. battesimo m. (anche fig.)

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