noun
Christian
KRIHSHT-shuhn
noun
1
A person who follows the teachings and faith of Jesus Christ.
"She was raised Christian and attends church every Sunday."
adjective
1
Relating to Christianity, Christ, or its followers.
"They were married in a small Christian ceremony."
How to Use Christian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA follower of Christianity, or anything relating to that faith.
Common pairings
devout Christian
Christian faith
Christian values
Word Forms
more Christian comparative, Christians plural, Christians plural, most Christian superlative
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Etymology
From Old French chrestien, from Latin Christianus, from Greek Khristianós ("follower of Christ").