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baptism for the dead

bap·tism for the dead
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bap-tiz-uh m fawr stressed th ee ded]
    • /ˈbæp tɪz əm fɔr stressed ði dɛd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bap-tiz-uh m fawr stressed th ee ded]
    • /ˈbæp tɪz əm fɔr stressed ði dɛd/

Definition of baptism for the dead words

  • noun baptism for the dead the baptism of a living person in the place of and for the sake of one who has died unbaptized: now practiced chiefly by Mormons. 1

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baptism for the dead popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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