Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən 
ˈkrish-
1
a
: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
b(1)
(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
1
a
: of or relating to Christianity
Christian scriptures
b
: based on or conforming with Christianity
Christian ethics
2
a
: 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
Christianly
adjective or adverb
Examples of Christian in a Sentence
Adjective
Many of my friends are Christian.
He showed a very Christian concern for others.
Recent Examples on the Web
Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich, the former Warner Bros. film chief, and Christian Baha.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2024
Pieces on display include an 1877 Charles Frederick Worth silk satin ball gown, a 17th-century English Elizabethan-era bodice and designs from some of the most storied names in fashion, including Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Senegal native played high school football at Community Christian School in Norman, Oklahoma.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Many fashion moguls, public figures, and celebrities will be stunning the Met’s carpets in original and experimental clothing by designers and brands such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli and Hubert de Givenchy.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
The view here: In the defense of Grier and other Dolphins officials involved in these picks, the organization has made several excellent draft selections on defense — Howard, Christian Wilkins, Phillips, Holland, Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel, among others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
He’s collaborated with and written for artists such as Christian Nodal, Carin León, Grupo Firme and Banda MS, to name a few.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2024
Maisie Williams revamped French fashion designer Christian Dior's signature silhouette.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
DeMarcus is the owner and CEO of Red Street Records, which launched in 2018 and includes Christian and country rosters.
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
He’s got a great support system at work as one of Australia’s top Christian artist concert promoters, luring in such performers as the heavy metal hair band Stryper.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Proceeds will be donated to Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, a local Christian nonprofit.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 25 Apr. 2024
The bill is one of the most significant pieces of public safety legislation to advance in Tennessee after a shooting just over a year ago at a private Christian school in Nashville left three students and three staff members dead.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The increase of Tongans brought diversity to the growing city and led to 10 Tongan Christian churches being built in Euless.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
In Tennessee, a shooter indiscriminately opened fire in March 2023 at The Covenant School — a Christian school in Nashville — and killed three children and three adults before being killed by police.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
But it is governed by a board of trustees, most of whom are Nazarenes who advance the belief that the Old and New Testament contain all the truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
Noun
Heritage Christian School High School Graduation: May 24.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 7 May 2024
Farrelly will produce the film with Toby Emmerich, the former Warner Bros. film chief, and Christian Baha.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2024
Pieces on display include an 1877 Charles Frederick Worth silk satin ball gown, a 17th-century English Elizabethan-era bodice and designs from some of the most storied names in fashion, including Elsa Schiaparelli, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The Senegal native played high school football at Community Christian School in Norman, Oklahoma.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2024
Many fashion moguls, public figures, and celebrities will be stunning the Met’s carpets in original and experimental clothing by designers and brands such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Elsa Schiaparelli and Hubert de Givenchy.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 6 May 2024
The view here: In the defense of Grier and other Dolphins officials involved in these picks, the organization has made several excellent draft selections on defense — Howard, Christian Wilkins, Phillips, Holland, Jerome Baker and Andrew Van Ginkel, among others.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2024
He’s collaborated with and written for artists such as Christian Nodal, Carin León, Grupo Firme and Banda MS, to name a few.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2024
Maisie Williams revamped French fashion designer Christian Dior's signature silhouette.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
Adjective
Once Christian McCaffrey arrived in 2022 via trade, Samuel became less of a factor, a fancy hood ornament as opposed to the primary weapon.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
DeMarcus is the owner and CEO of Red Street Records, which launched in 2018 and includes Christian and country rosters.
—Jim Asker, Billboard, 25 Apr. 2024
He’s got a great support system at work as one of Australia’s top Christian artist concert promoters, luring in such performers as the heavy metal hair band Stryper.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Proceeds will be donated to Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, a local Christian nonprofit.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 25 Apr. 2024
The bill is one of the most significant pieces of public safety legislation to advance in Tennessee after a shooting just over a year ago at a private Christian school in Nashville left three students and three staff members dead.
—Rick Rojas, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2024
The increase of Tongans brought diversity to the growing city and led to 10 Tongan Christian churches being built in Euless.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
In Tennessee, a shooter indiscriminately opened fire in March 2023 at The Covenant School — a Christian school in Nashville — and killed three children and three adults before being killed by police.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
But it is governed by a board of trustees, most of whom are Nazarenes who advance the belief that the Old and New Testament contain all the truth necessary to faith and Christian living.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian. Accessed 10 May. 2024.
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Christian
1 of 2 noun
Chris·tian
ˈkris-chən
ˈkrish-
1
: a person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings
2
: a member of a Christian church
Christian
2 of 2 adjective1
: of or relating to Jesus Christ or the religion based on his teachings
2
: of or relating to Christians
a Christian nation
3
: being what a Christian should be or do
Christian behavior
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