First Known Use: 1526
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1Christian
noun Chris·tian \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\
: a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ
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: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
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Origin of CHRISTIAN
Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos
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2Christian
adjective
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
: of, relating to, or being Christians
: treating other people in a kind and generous way
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a : of or relating to Christianity <Christian scriptures> b : based on or conforming with Christianity <Christian ethics>
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a : of, relating to, or being a Christian <Christian responsibilities> b : professing Christianity <a Christian affirmation> <a Christian country>
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: commendably decent or generous <has a very Christian concern for others>
— Chris·tian·ly adjective or adverb
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First Known Use of CHRISTIAN
1547
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CHRISTIANLY Defined for Kids
1Christian
noun Chris·tian \ˈkris-chən\
Definition of CHRISTIAN for Kids
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: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
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: a member of a Christian church
2Christian
adjective
Definition of CHRISTIAN for Kids
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: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
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: of or relating to people who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ <a Christian nation>
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: being what a person who practices Christianity should be or do <“ … I'd always feel that we had done a truly Christian act in helping him.” — Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea>
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