baptistry

What is another word for baptistry? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A baptistry is a part of a church, or a separate room or building attached to one, that holds the font and is used for Christian baptism.

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It is a specifically religious term, used mainly in Christian and church contexts.

Etymology

The word comes from Middle English baptistery, which itself derives from Ecclesiastical Latin baptistērium, going back to Ancient Greek baptistḗrion. It is formed from baptism together with the suffix -ry.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a baptistry and a font?

A font is the container that holds the water, while a baptistry is the wider space or pool, which may contain a font or be a pool in its own right.

Is baptistry spelled differently anywhere?

Yes, 'baptistery' is an accepted alternative spelling of the same word.

Do all churches have a baptistry?

Not all churches have a separate baptistry; some simply keep a font within the main body of the church instead.

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