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

The founders and signers had plenty of opportunities to enshrine Christianity into the documents, but instead went out of their way to prevent that very thing from happening. —Daily Southtown, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025

As for the Easter bunny, its origins are not necessarily rooted in Christianity. —Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

Many of the lesson's critics, which include religious studies scholars, note that the curriculum’s lessons reference Christianity more than any other religion. —Jaden Edison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025

The organization works across denominational lines within evangelical Christianity, providing education about abuse response resources and developing an accreditation program to help ensure compliance with best practices. —Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 2 July 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