Christian

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noun

Chris·tian ˈkris-chən

ˈkrish-

: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ

b(1)

: disciple sense 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

: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress

Christian

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adjective

: of or relating to Christianity

Christian scriptures

: based on or conforming with Christianity

Christian ethics

: of, relating to, or being a Christian

Christian responsibilities

: professing Christianity

a Christian affirmation

a Christian country

: treating other people in a kind or generous way

has a very Christian concern for others

Christianly adjective or adverb

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But is watching a TV show the same as being a real Christian in a way evangelical orthodoxy might recognize? —

Kathryn Reklis, CNN, 7 Apr. 2023

Adjective

Another similarity is that both Christian and secular programs usually involve some kind of service project: building a house, digging a well or leading recreational activities for children. —

Caroline R. Nagel, The Conversation, 21 June 2023 But increasingly, mainstream music has not been a place where Christian creatives can find themselves very easily. —

Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 20 June 2023 In some parts of the world, people blend pagan and Christian traditions to celebrate Midsummer in conjunction with Saint John the Baptist’s birthday on June 24, which can include bonfires, barefoot walks and more. —

Kristen Pope, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 June 2023 Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear an appeal from a Christian college in Missouri that sued the Biden administration over its decision to shield transgender people from housing discrimination. —

John Fritze, USA TODAY, 20 June 2023 Chandler then traveled to Africa as a Christian missionary, the Register reported. —

Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2023 As for accessories, Lawrence kept things classic and elegant, adding black sunglasses by Oliver Peoples, simple pearl drop earrings and a pair of black sandals by Christian Louboutin. —

Emma Spedding, Vogue, 20 June 2023 For years, the festival has been held in a grassy square in Seoul’s city center – but this year the city government rejected its application to use the venue, instead granting permission for a Christian youth concert, which festival organizers criticized as discriminatory. —

Jessie Yeung, CNN, 19 June 2023 Simon’s Faith Amanda Petrusich writes thoughtfully about Paul Simon’s music, recognizing the influences of Christian hymns, mystical theology, Brazilian candomblé, and American baseball (A Critic at Large, June 5th). —

The New Yorker, 19 June 2023 See More

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