Pronunciation: [ˈanɐbˌapta͡ɪz] (IPA) 
The spelling of "Anabaptize" is derived from its Greek origin "anabaptizo", meaning "to baptize again". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /əˈnæbəˌtaɪz/ with a primary stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, while the second syllable features a short "a" sound followed by the "b" sound. The final syllable has a long "i" sound and ends with a "z" sound.
Anabaptize is a verb, originating from the combination of the Greek prefix "ana," meaning "again," and the English word "baptize." The term refers to the act or process of baptizing someone again, typically in reference to a religious context. More specifically, it pertains to the practice of re-baptizing individuals who were already baptized as infants in a religious tradition that practices infant baptism.
In religious settings, particularly in the context of Christianity, the act of anabaptizing is often associated with the Anabaptist movement that emerged during the 16th century Reformation era. Anabaptists believed that true baptism should be a personal decision made by consenting adults who have reached an age of understanding and faith. They rejected the practice of infant baptism, considering it invalid, as it did not involve a conscious choice or personal commitment to the faith.
Anabaptizing involves immersing the person being baptized, symbolizing both a cleansing from sin and a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ. By performing this act, Anabaptists emphasized the concept of believer's baptism, which emphasizes the importance of individual choice and faith in the sacrament of baptism.
Today, the term "anabaptize" may be used more generally to describe the practice of re-baptizing individuals in any religious tradition that adheres to the belief that infant or previous baptism is insufficient, and that a renewed or adult baptism is required to reaffirm one's faith.
The word "Anabaptize" is derived from two Greek roots: "ana" which means "again" or "repeatedly", and "baptize" which means "to immerse" or "to wash". The "Anabaptize" was formed by combining these two roots, specifically in the context of Christian religious practices.
