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Christianity
krihs-tee-A-nih-tee
Christianity (noun) means the Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Example: “Christianity spread across the Roman Empire in the centuries after Christ's death.”
noun
1
The Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
"Christianity spread across the Roman Empire in the centuries after Christ's death."
"She was raised in Christianity but later explored other faiths."
2
Christian belief or practice in general, sometimes as distinct from a specific denomination.
"The novel explores themes of guilt and forgiveness rooted in Christianity."
How to use Christianity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religion that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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practice Christianity
convert to Christianity
the spread of Christianity
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Etymology
From Old French crestienté, ultimately from Latin christianus (\"Christian\"), from Greek Khristianós, from Khristós (\"Christ, the anointed one\").
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What does “Christianity” mean?
The word “Christianity” means the Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In plain terms, the religion that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
How do you pronounce “Christianity”?
“Christianity” is pronounced krihs-tee-A-nih-tee (/ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Christianity” in a sentence?
Here is “Christianity” used in a sentence: “Christianity spread across the Roman Empire in the centuries after Christ's death.”
What part of speech is “Christianity”?
“Christianity” is a noun.
Where does the word “Christianity” come from?
The word “Christianity” comes from Latin. From Old French crestienté, ultimately from Latin christianus (\"Christian\"), from Greek Khristianós, from Khristós (\"Christ, the anointed one\").
Is “Christianity” a common word?
“Christianity” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Christianity” have?
“Christianity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
What is the difference between Christianity and Catholicism?
Christianity is the whole religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Catholicism is one branch within Christianity, alongside Protestant and Orthodox traditions, so all Catholics are Christians but not all Christians are Catholic.
What is the difference between Christianity and Judaism?
Both are Abrahamic religions, but Christianity is founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, whom Christians regard as central to their faith. Judaism does not hold Jesus in that role, which is a key distinction between the two.
Is Christianity always capitalized?
Yes, Christianity is a proper noun naming a religion, so it is always written with a capital C. The same applies to related terms such as Christian and Christ.
What is the difference between Christianity and being a Christian?
Christianity is the religion or system of belief itself. A Christian is a person who follows that religion, so the first names the faith and the second names its follower.
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