Christian
noun
Chris·tian
| \ ˈkris-chən
, ˈkrish-\
, ˈkrish-\
Definition of Christian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: 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
adjectiveDefinition of Christian (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to Christianity
Christian scriptures
b
: based on or conforming with Christianity
Christian ethics
2a
: 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
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More Definitions for Christian
Christian
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Christian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ
Christian
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Christian (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
: of, relating to, or being Christians
: treating other people in a kind and generous way
See the full definition for Christian in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Christian
noun
Chris·tian
| \ ˈkris-chən
\
\
Kids Definition of Christian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
2
: a member of a Christian church
Christian
adjectiveKids Definition of Christian (Entry 2 of 2)
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
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