Christian Science

noun

: a religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 that was organized under the official name of the Church of Christ, Scientist, that derives its teachings from the Scriptures as understood by its adherents, and that includes a practice of spiritual healing
Christian Scientist noun

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Kilmer wrote and starred in the one-man play Citizen Twain, which explores the author’s feud with Christian Science founder Mary Baker Eddy. Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025 Erika Page/The Christian Science Monitor That situation is common in many African countries, where renewable energy is abundant but energy infrastructure is poor. Erika Page, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Apr. 2025 Erika Page/The Christian Science Monitor Held in stadiums across Africa, its games offer the look and feel of a North American basketball match, including flashy half-time shows featuring regional pop stars and sophisticated light and camera production. Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025 But many of the million or so daily visitors that flock to the Internet Archive's online address might not know anything about its physical one: an old Christian Science church in the Bay Area. Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christian Science

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christian Science was in 1875

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“Christian Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20Science. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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