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christening Definition and Meaning in English (christening definition)

noun
Synonyms:baptismnaming ceremonydedication
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Christening definition: The religious ceremony by which a baby or convert is admitted into the Christian Church and usually given a name.

Definitions of Christening

  1. 1noun

    The religious ceremony by which a baby or convert is admitted into the Christian Church and usually given a name.

  2. 2noun

    A ceremony at which a ship is formally named and launched.

Example Sentences

casual

“The family gathered for the baby's christening at the local church.”

formal

“The christening of the new ship was a grand event.”

Synonyms

baptismnaming ceremonydedication

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivechristen
third person singularchristens
past tensechristened
agent nounchristener

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Christening definition: The religious ceremony by which a baby or convert is admitted into the Christian Church and usually given a name.
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'Christening' translates to 'christening' in English. Christening definition: The religious ceremony by which a baby or convert is admitted into the Christian Church and usually given a name.
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