Christianity

noun

Chris·​tian·​i·​ty ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē 

ˌkrish-,

-ˈcha-nə-,

ˌkris-tē-ˈa-

1

: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies

2

: conformity to the Christian religion

3

: the practice of Christianity

Examples of Christianity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anderson focuses on the religion and literature of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, with special interest in the reception of the Bible in Judaism and Christianity. —Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

This is but one of the many sets of objects that show how the Silk Road was crucial in the spread of Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. —Emi Eleode, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2024

Beyond familiar racial voting patterns, the survey reflects Americans' stark differences in interpreting Christianity through the lens of race and politics. —Axios, 28 Oct. 2024

This anecdote has now become one of the many ways the Trump campaign has attempted to brand Harris as a threat to Christianity in America. —Donovan McAbee, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

Christianity

noun

Chris·​ti·​an·​i·​ty

ˌkris-chē-ˈan-ət-ē,

ˌkrish-,

-chan-;

ˌkris-tē-ˈan-

1

: the religion of Christians

2

: the practice of Christianity