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Definition of Christian
1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of Christianity. "Christian rites"
Derivative terms: Christ, Christianity
Partainyms: Christianity
2. Noun. A religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination.
Generic synonyms: Religious Person
Specialized synonyms: Adventist, Second Adventist, Gentile, Gentile, Goy, Non-jew, Protestant, Friend, Quaker, Catholic, Old Catholic, Copt, Apostle, Apostelic Father, Apostle, Arianist, Born-again Christian, Communicant, Melchite, Melkite, Melchite, Melkite, Nazarene, Shaker, Tractarian
Specialized synonyms: Timothy, Titus
Derivative terms: Christendom, Christianly
3. Adjective. Following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ.
Derivative terms: Christ, Christianity
Antonyms: Unchristian
Definition of Christian
1. n. One who believes, or professes or is assumed to believe, in Jesus Christ, and the truth as taught by Him; especially, one whose inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ.
2. a. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people.
Definition of Christian
1. Noun. (context Christianity) A believer in Christianity. ¹
2. Noun. (context Christianity) An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ. ¹
3. Noun. (context Christianity) An individual who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. ¹
4. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek male given name) found in England since the twelfth century. ¹
5. Proper noun. (Ancient Greek female given name) of medieval usage, rare today. ¹
6. Proper noun. (surname patronymic from=given names) ¹
7. Adjective. (not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians. ¹
8. Adjective. Kind, charitable, or generous. ¹
9. Adjective. Righteous, ethical or moral. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Christian
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