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Christian

The definition of Christian is something related to the teachings of Jesus Christ or related to the practice of following Jesus Christ.

(adjective)

Acts of charity that are commonly done by people who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ are examples of something that would be described as Christian.

A Christian is defined as a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ and who has accepted Christ as his/her savior.

(noun)

The pope is an example of a Christian.

See Christian in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ, or in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus
a masculine name: dim. Chris; fem. Christina, Christine
Informal a decent, respectable person

Origin: ME & OE cristen < LL(Ec) Christianus < Gr christianos, a Christian < christos (see Christ); mod. sp. < L

adjective

of Jesus Christ or his teachings
of or professing the religion based on these teachings
having the qualities demonstrated and taught by Jesus Christ, as love, kindness, humility, etc.
of or representing Christians or Christianity
Informal humane, decent, etc.

Related Forms:

Christianly adjective, adverb

See Christian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Professing belief in Jesus as Christ or following the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
Relating to or derived from Jesus or Jesus's teachings.
Manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus; Christlike.
Relating to or characteristic of Christianity or its adherents.
Showing a loving concern for others; humane.

noun

One who professes belief in Jesus as Christ or follows the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.
One who lives according to the teachings of Jesus.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English Cristen

Origin: , from Old English cristen

Origin: , from Latin Chrīstiānus

Origin: , from Chrīstus, Christ; see Christ

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