Christian
1Chris·tian
noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\Definition of CHRISTIAN
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: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
Origin of CHRISTIAN
Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos
First Known Use: 1526
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2Christian
adjectiveDefinition of CHRISTIAN
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a : of or relating to Christianity <Christian scriptures> b : based on or conforming with Christianity <Christian ethics>
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a : of, relating to, or being a Christian <Christian responsibilities> b : professing Christianity <a Christian affirmation> <a Christian country>
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: commendably decent or generous <has a very Christian concern for others>
— Chris·tian·ly adjective or adverb
Examples of CHRISTIAN
- Many of my friends are Christian.
- He showed a very Christian concern for others.
First Known Use of CHRISTIAN
1547
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