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- [kris-chuh n]
- /ˈkrɪs tʃən/
- /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/
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- [kris-chuh n]
- /ˈkrɪs tʃən/
Definitions of christian word
- countable noun christian A Christian is someone who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. 4
- adjective christian Christian means relating to Christianity or Christians. 3
- noun christian a person who believes in and follows Jesus Christ 3
- noun christian a member of a Christian Church or denomination 3
- noun christian a person who possesses Christian virtues, esp practical ones 3
- adjective christian of, relating to, or derived from Jesus Christ, his teachings, example, or his followers 3
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Origin of christian
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Latin Chrīstiānus < Greek Chrīstiānós, equivalent to Chrīst(ós) Christ + -iānos < Latin -iānus -ian; replacing Middle English, Old English cristen < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Christian
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christian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for christian
adj christian
- virtuous — conforming to moral and ethical principles; morally excellent; upright: Lead a virtuous life.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- honorable — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- principled — imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
Antonyms for christian
adj christian
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- immoral — violating moral principles; not conforming to the patterns of conduct usually accepted or established as consistent with principles of personal and social ethics.
- unethical — lacking moral principles; unwilling to adhere to proper rules of conduct.
- unjust — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- corrupt — Someone who is corrupt behaves in a way that is morally wrong, especially by doing dishonest or illegal things in return for money or power.
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