Christian

¹Chris·tian

noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\

Definition of CHRISTIAN

1

a : one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ

b (1) : disciple 2 (2) : a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906 (3) : a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961

2

: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress

Origin of CHRISTIAN

Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos

First Known Use: 1526

Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary

²Christian

adjective

Definition of CHRISTIAN

1

a : of or relating to Christianity <Christian scriptures>

b : based on or conforming with Christianity <Christian ethics>

2

a : of, relating to, or being a Christian <Christian responsibilities>

b : professing Christianity <a Christian affirmation> <a Christian country>

3

: commendably decent or generous <has a very Christian concern for others>

— Chris·tian·ly adjective or adverb

Examples of CHRISTIAN

1. Many of my friends are Christian.
2. He showed a very Christian concern for others.

First Known Use of CHRISTIAN

1547

Other Christian Religious Terms

Pentateuch, blasphemy, curate, doxology, eremite, iconoclasm, liturgy, orison, pneuma, reliquary