Meaning Of The Word Christening

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What's The Definition Of Christening?

christening
countable noun: A christening is a Christian ceremony in which a baby is made a member of the Christian Church and is officially given his or her name. Compare baptism.

christening in American English
the Christian act or ceremony of baptizing and giving a name to an infant; baptism
noun: the ceremony of baptism, esp. as accompanied by the giving of a name to a child

christening in British English
noun: the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred

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