Meaning of Christian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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