Christian Science

noun

: a religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 that was organized under the official name of the Church of Christ, Scientist, that derives its teachings from the Scriptures as understood by its adherents, and that includes a practice of spiritual healing
Christian Scientist noun

Examples of Christian Science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor In Kharkiv, officials suggest that local budgets may shrink 40% this year. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Mar. 2024 Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor The loss of Avdiivka – a city and Ukrainian front-line bastion since Russia first seized control of nearby Donetsk in 2014 – was the first significant gain for Russia since last May. Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Feb. 2024 Sophie Hills/The Christian Science Monitor Mentions of nonalcoholic beverages on social media, including recipes, were up by over 10% from 2020 to 2021. Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Jan. 2024 Fahad Shah, who's written for The Christian Science Monitor and other international outlets, was granted bail after nearly two years in prison. Mark Sappenfield, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Nov. 2023 Andrea De Domenico, head of OCHA in the occupied Palestinian territories, spoke Tuesday with The Christian Science Monitor from his office in Jerusalem about the U.N.’s efforts and Gaza’s unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2023 David Vokes Mitchell was born on Nov. 23, 1943, in San Francisco to Edith (Vokes) Mitchell, a Canadian immigrant who sold advertising for The Christian Science Monitor, and Herbert Houston Mitchell, who was vice president of a printing company. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023 Members of the Collaborative are AL.com, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Dallas Morning News, The Hechinger Report, Idaho Education News, The Post and Courier in South Carolina, and The Seattle Times. Tcrain, al, 19 Sep. 2023 But at a breakfast with reporters hosted by The Christian Science Monitor on Wednesday, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona emphasized the need for a level playing field as students from all walks of life move from early childhood programs through college or apprenticeship training. Jackie Valley, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christian Science was in 1875

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“Christian Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20Science. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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