Christian
KRIHSHT-shuhn
Christian (noun) means a person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ. Example: “She was raised Christian and attends church every Sunday.”
noun
1
A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
"She was raised Christian and attends church every Sunday."
adjective
1
Relating to Christianity, Christ, or its followers.
"While Christian churches allow lay believers in Jesus to do exorcism, Catholics limit the practice to selected priests."
— , The scourge of evil spirits (2000)
"They were married in a small Christian ceremony."
How to use Christian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA follower of Christianity, or anything relating to that faith.
Common pairings
devout Christian
Christian faith
Christian values
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Word forms
- Plural
- Christians
- Comparative
- more Christian
- Superlative
- most Christian
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Etymology
From Old French chrestien, from Latin Christianus, from Greek Khristianós ("follower of Christ").
Synonyms
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believer
follower of Christ
Christ follower
churchgoer
disciple
charitable
helpful
kind
neighborly
neighbourly
sweet
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What does “Christian” mean?
The word “Christian” means a person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ. In plain terms, a follower of Christianity, or anything relating to that faith.
How do you pronounce “Christian”?
“Christian” is pronounced KRIHSHT-shuhn (/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Christian” in a sentence?
Here is “Christian” used in a sentence: “She was raised Christian and attends church every Sunday.”
What is another word for “Christian”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Christian” include charitable, helpful, kind, neighborly, neighbourly and sweet.
What is the opposite of “Christian”?
The opposite of “Christian” — its antonyms — are atheist, agnostic, heathen, non-Christian and pagan.
What part of speech is “Christian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Christian” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Christian” come from?
The word “Christian” comes from Latin. From Old French chrestien, from Latin Christianus, from Greek Khristianós ("follower of Christ").
Is “Christian” a common word?
“Christian” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between a Christian and a Catholic?
A Christian is anyone who follows Jesus Christ. Catholic refers to one large branch of Christianity, the Roman Catholic Church, led by the Pope. So every Catholic is a Christian, but Christians also include Protestants, Eastern Orthodox believers, and many other traditions that are not Catholic.
What are the main branches of Christianity?
Christianity has three broad branches: Roman Catholicism, led by the Pope; Eastern Orthodoxy, common in Greece, Russia, and eastern Europe; and Protestantism, which itself includes many denominations such as Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, and Anglican. All share belief in Jesus Christ while differing in practice and structure.
What do Christians believe?
Christians believe in one God and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who died and rose again to offer salvation. They regard the Bible as sacred scripture and follow Jesus's teachings, especially love of God and neighbour. Specific beliefs and worship vary between denominations.
How does someone become a Christian?
In most traditions a person becomes a Christian through faith in Jesus Christ and baptism, a ritual using water to mark entry into the faith. Some are baptised as infants and raised in the church; others choose it as adults. The exact steps vary between denominations.
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