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christian

/ˈkrɪs.tʃən/
chris · tian

Adverb:Christianly
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Plural:Christians
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• adjective

1

Relating to, professing, or derived from Jesus Christ, his teachings, or the religion of Christianity.

Example

"The university offers several courses on the history of early Christian theology and art."


2

Exhibiting moral qualities traditionally associated with the teachings of Jesus, such as kindness, charity, compassion, and forgiveness.

Example

"Forgiving the neighbor who accidentally damaged his fence was a truly Christian gesture."

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• noun

1

A person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings, or who belongs to a denomination of the religion of Christianity.

Example

"Christians around the world celebrate Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English Cristen and Latin Christianus, derived from Ancient Greek Christianos ('follower of Christ'), from Christos ('the anointed one'), a translation of the Hebrew mashiah (Messiah).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Christian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/christian
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