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

Examples of Christian Science in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Azov reached legendary status among many Ukrainians for its fierce and monthslong, against-all-odds defense of the southern port city of Mariupol in 2022. —

Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2024 Her essays and reported stories have been featured in The Boston Globe, Business Insider, The New York Times, BBC, and The Christian Science Monitor. —

Harvard Business Review, 11 Sep. 2024 Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Ukrainian firefighters return to their truck after putting out a fire during an extreme heat wave. —

Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Aug. 2024 Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Two hours later, lingering Russian drones seeking out their position have departed, and the Ukrainian gunners repeat their moves. —

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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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