Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən 
ˈkrish-
1
a
: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b(1)
(2)
: a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906
(3)
: a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961
2
: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
1
a
: of or relating to Christianity
Christian scriptures
b
: based on or conforming with Christianity
Christian ethics
2
a
: of, relating to, or being a Christian
Christian responsibilities
b
: professing Christianity
a Christian affirmation
a Christian country
3
: treating other people in a kind or generous way
has a very Christian concern for others
Christianly
adjective or adverb
Examples of Christian in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of my friends are Christian.
He showed a very Christian concern for others.
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Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
For the Nuggets, the plan since Brown’s departure a year ago was a turn to youth — read: low-cost youth — players such as Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett and now first-round pick DaRon Holmes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2024
Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
In a rural Texas farmhouse in 1918, young Pearl (Mia Goth) lives in a strict Christian household with her emotionally abusive German mom Ruth (Tandi Wright) and paralyzed father (Matthew Sunderland), while her husband Howard (Alistair Sewell) serves in the war.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 5 July 2024
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Noun
Retail shops in the lobby have Christian Lacroix journals, Artesano Panama hats, Hunza G swimsuits, Bembien tote bags, and Prada sunglasses.
—Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
For the Nuggets, the plan since Brown’s departure a year ago was a turn to youth — read: low-cost youth — players such as Christian Braun, Peyton Watson, Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett and now first-round pick DaRon Holmes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2024
Adjective
The time Audrey punched the secretary at the Christian school where Sanford works, for instance.
—Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 5 July 2024
In a rural Texas farmhouse in 1918, young Pearl (Mia Goth) lives in a strict Christian household with her emotionally abusive German mom Ruth (Tandi Wright) and paralyzed father (Matthew Sunderland), while her husband Howard (Alistair Sewell) serves in the war.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 5 July 2024
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“Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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Christian
1 of 2 noun
Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən
ˈkrish-
1
: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
2
: a member of a Christian church
Christian
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
2
: of or relating to Christians
a Christian nation
3
: being what a Christian should be or do
Christian behavior
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