Sekirov Dictionary

Christian

/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/

noun 4
adjective 4
forms 4

noun4

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a person who believes that Jesus is the son of God and follows his teaching
- The whole life of a good Christian is nothing else but a state of holy desire (sanctum desiderium). — 1848
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(nonstandard) An adherent of Christianity who is not a Catholic; a Protestant.
- In South Korea, the Mingjung Theology inspired Christians and Catholics to question the legitimacy of the authoritarian regime. — 2012
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A person who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.
- Ye lyfe of euery christian, is as a pilgremage. — 1526
(no longer used) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.

adjective4

Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
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(nonstandard) Of, like or relating to Protestant Christians.
- While Christian churches allow lay believers in Jesus to do exorcism, Catholics limit the practice to selected priests. — 2000
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Kind, charitable; moral; a term of approbation.
- That’s very Christian of you.
Of, like or relating to Jesus Christ.

forms

Christians · christians · more Christian · most Christian

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