Meaning of Christian in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkrɪstʃən/

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1. Noun

   Christian

   Definitions

   1. a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

2. Qualitative Adjective

   Christian

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Latin Christianus, from Christus‘Christ’

   Definitions

   1. relating to or characteristic of Christianity

   Examples

   • « Christian rites »
3. 2. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ

   Synonyms

   • christianly
   • christlike
   • christly

   Antonyms

   • unchristian