Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən 
ˈkrish-
1
a
: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b(1)
(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
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
: treating other people in a kind or generous way
has a very Christian concern for others
Christianly
adjective or adverb
Examples of Christian in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of my friends are Christian.
He showed a very Christian concern for others.
Recent Examples on the Web
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 May 2024
Burgess, a Texas Christian commit, came to the plate after Josh Springer was hit by a pitch and Billy Carlson reached base on an infield single.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The recent embrace of Christian apologist C. S. Lewis’s framing of objective truth by some non-Christian ‘Taoevangelists’ is welcome, but may not be enough.
—Andrew T. Walker, National Review, 19 May 2024
While Scott, who played at Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale and then the University of Florida, didn’t have his best stuff in his third Major League start for the Mets, Luzardo was superb for a Marlins staff that’s been stunningly dominant the past three games.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
Freshman third baseman Scout Escobedo got Pacifica Christian’s first hit, in the fourth inning, but was doubled off of first base on Coopman’s line drive that was caught by Aztecs first baseman Terry Chavez.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Son Christian was born on May 13, 1950, and is an attorney living in Oregon.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Taking Action Against Hate Not only can individual people hate, there are also hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan that attack people who are not white, straight or Christian.
—Yolanda Gallardo, Discover Magazine, 18 May 2024
Heritage Christian School High School Graduation: May 24.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Jill Filipovic, TIME, 20 May 2024
McCool wore crosses on her WWE uniform to display her Christian beliefs, according to the St. Augustine Record.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Three California Christian families are trying to change that with a case called Woolard v. Thurmond.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
All nine entrants in the girls’ 100 qualified for state, paced by Gardena Serra senior Mia Flowers (11.46), Royal sophomore Olivia Kirk (11.54), Canyon Country Canyon senior Mikaela Warr (11.54), Chaparral junior Keelan Wright (11.56) and Oaks Christian senior Nia Clayton (11.59).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
An atmospheric archaeological area beneath the not-too-shabby 12th-century church holds an even earlier Christian church, which lies on top of a pagan altar and an ancient Roman apartment building.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
Chen says Illenium’s sets remind him of contemporary Christian music, in their own way.
—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
According to a description, set in the 1860s, the period piece turns on a Native American woman, educated in a Christian mission school, then sent to a remote area of the U.S. Pacific Northwest to work as a governess.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 18 May 2024
The concept is a recurring theme in the Bible and most Christian denominations affirm the belief that such brushes with the supernatural can still occur today in various capacities.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 8 May 2024
Noun
On its advisory board sits veteran Christian Halsey Solomon.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 May 2024
Burgess, a Texas Christian commit, came to the plate after Josh Springer was hit by a pitch and Billy Carlson reached base on an infield single.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
The recent embrace of Christian apologist C. S. Lewis’s framing of objective truth by some non-Christian ‘Taoevangelists’ is welcome, but may not be enough.
—Andrew T. Walker, National Review, 19 May 2024
While Scott, who played at Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale and then the University of Florida, didn’t have his best stuff in his third Major League start for the Mets, Luzardo was superb for a Marlins staff that’s been stunningly dominant the past three games.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
Freshman third baseman Scout Escobedo got Pacifica Christian’s first hit, in the fourth inning, but was doubled off of first base on Coopman’s line drive that was caught by Aztecs first baseman Terry Chavez.
—Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Son Christian was born on May 13, 1950, and is an attorney living in Oregon.
—Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
Taking Action Against Hate Not only can individual people hate, there are also hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan that attack people who are not white, straight or Christian.
—Yolanda Gallardo, Discover Magazine, 18 May 2024
Heritage Christian School High School Graduation: May 24.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Adjective
The last major contraception case to go before the Supreme Court was 2014’s Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, in which the Christian owners of the craft empire Hobby Lobby sued the Obama Administration over the contraception mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
—Jill Filipovic, TIME, 20 May 2024
McCool wore crosses on her WWE uniform to display her Christian beliefs, according to the St. Augustine Record.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024
Three California Christian families are trying to change that with a case called Woolard v. Thurmond.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024
All nine entrants in the girls’ 100 qualified for state, paced by Gardena Serra senior Mia Flowers (11.46), Royal sophomore Olivia Kirk (11.54), Canyon Country Canyon senior Mikaela Warr (11.54), Chaparral junior Keelan Wright (11.56) and Oaks Christian senior Nia Clayton (11.59).
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
An atmospheric archaeological area beneath the not-too-shabby 12th-century church holds an even earlier Christian church, which lies on top of a pagan altar and an ancient Roman apartment building.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
Chen says Illenium’s sets remind him of contemporary Christian music, in their own way.
—Steffi Cao, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2024
According to a description, set in the 1860s, the period piece turns on a Native American woman, educated in a Christian mission school, then sent to a remote area of the U.S. Pacific Northwest to work as a governess.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 18 May 2024
The concept is a recurring theme in the Bible and most Christian denominations affirm the belief that such brushes with the supernatural can still occur today in various capacities.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 8 May 2024
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Christian
1 of 2 noun
Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən
ˈkrish-
1
: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
2
: a member of a Christian church
Christian
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
2
: of or relating to Christians
a Christian nation
3
: being what a Christian should be or do
Christian behavior
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