Baptistery vs. Baptistry — Which is Correct Spelling?

By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Updated on April 16, 2024

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Which is correct: Baptistery or Baptistry
How to spell Baptistry?

Baptistery
Incorrect Spelling

Baptistry
Correct Spelling
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Baptistry Definitions
A part of a church or a separate building used for baptizing.
A font used for baptism.
(Christianity) A designated space within a church, or a separate room or building associated with a church, where a baptismal font is located, and consequently, where the sacrament of Christian baptism (via aspersion or affusion) is performed.
An indoor pool used for baptism by immersion.
Bowl for baptismal water
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.

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