christian

CEFRB1

/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to Christianity or its followers.

  2. 02

    noun

    A person who believes in and follows Christianity.

Examples

  • Christian nationalism and religious freedom are like oil and water.

  • The devout Christian persists in his belief.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. A believer in Christianity., An adherent of Christianity who is not a Catholic; a Protestant.

  2. A person who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Uncommon spelling of Christian.

More examples

In context

  • The settlers embraced the Christian religion.

  • The whole life of a good Christian is nothing else but a state of holy desire (sanctum desiderium).

  • Ye lyfe of euery christian, is as a pilgremage.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English Cristien, from Old French chrestien, from Latin Chrīstiānus, from Ancient Greek Χρῑστιᾱνός (Khrīstiānós), from Χρῑστός (Khrīstós, “Christ, anointed [one]”) + Latin suffix -ānus. The older form is Christen. Doublet of cretin. By surface analysis, Christ + -ian.