Christianity

noun

Chris·​tian·​i·​ty ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē 

ˌkrish-, 

-ˈcha-nə-, 

ˌkris-tē-ˈa-

1

: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies

2

: conformity to the Christian religion

3

: the practice of Christianity

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Christianity

• humanity
• inanity
• insanity
• profanity
• urbanity
• inhumanity
• sanity
• vanity

Kids Definition

Christianity

noun

Chris·​ti·​an·​i·​ty

ˌkris-chē-ˈan-ət-ē, 

ˌkrish-, 

-chan-;

ˌkris-tē-ˈan-

1

: the religion of Christians

2

: the practice of Christianity