Christian

1. 1

   A believer in Christianity.

   • The whole life of a good Christian is nothing else but a state of holy desire (sanctum desiderium).
2. 2

   A believer in Christianity.; An adherent of Christianity who is not a Catholic; a Protestant.nonstandard

   • On the contrary, many lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Christians and Catholics, including heterosexual allies of lesbians and gay Christians, of them, have voiced their opinions on the complicated issues of religion and sexuality.
   • In South Korea, the Mingjung Theology inspired Christians and Catholics to question the legitimacy of the authoritarian regime.
3. 3

   A person who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.

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4. 4

   A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.Englandobsolete

1. 1

   A male given name from Ancient Greek found in England since the twelfth century.countableuncountable

   • Roughly 40 to 45 percent of Signature’s gynecomastia patients, says co-founder Christian Gotti, are users of Image- and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (IPEDs).
2. 2

   A female given name from Ancient Greek of medieval usage, rare today.countableuncountable

3. 3

   A surname originating as a patronymic.countableuncountable

4. 4

   An unincorporated community in Logan County, West Virginia, United States.countableuncountable

1. 1

   Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.not-comparable

2. 2

   Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.; Of, like or relating to Protestant Christians.nonstandardnot-comparable

   • While Christian churches allow lay believers in Jesus to do exorcism, Catholics limit the practice to selected priests.
   • This is not to say that there is no discord within Christian and Catholic congregations on this issue.
3. 3

   Of, like or relating to Jesus Christ.not-comparable

4. 4

   Kind, charitable; moral; a term of approbation.

   • That’s very Christian of you.

syn. charitable · helpful · kind · neighborly · neighbourly · sweet

ant. agnostic · atheist · heathen · non-Christian · pagan · corrupt · immoral · improper