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Christianity

noun Chris·tian·i·ty \ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē, ˌkrish-, -ˈcha-nə-, ˌkris-tē-ˈa-\

: the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Full Definition of CHRISTIANITY

: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies

: conformity to the Christian religion

: the practice of Christianity

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noun Chris·tian·i·ty \ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē\

: the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

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