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

Examples of Christianity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wesley Viner, associate curator at the museum, told Fox News Digital the letter is part of an ongoing correspondence about the nature of poetry, knowledge and Christianity. —Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025

However, the boy’s Indigenous spiritual life does not mesh with the mission’s Christianity and his mysterious power becomes a threat. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025

The rule of thumb is easy — Easter Sunday for Western Christianity falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

The Golden Rule, which is centuries older than Christianity, that’s all-encompassing for little old me. — Carlos Valle, retired professor, Laredo, Texas Return to patriarchy Which society is more irresponsible? —Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025

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