Christian
1 of 2noun
Chris·tian ˈkris-chən 
ˈkrish-
1
a
: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b(1)
: disciple sense 2
(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
Christian
2 of 2adjective
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
Example Sentences
Adjective Many of my friends are Christian. He showed a very Christian concern for others.
Word History
Etymology
Noun and Adjective
Latin christianus, adjective & noun, from Greek christianos, from Christos — see Christ
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2b
Phrases Containing Christian
Kids Definition
Christian 1 of 2
noun
Chris·tian ˈkris-chən
1
: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
2
: a member of a Christian church
Christian
2 of 2adjective
1
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
2
: of or relating to people who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ
a Christian nation
3
: 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
Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea