Pronunciation

/chriˈstɪən/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who adheres to the religious beliefs and practices of Christianity, which is centered around the life, teachings, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (adj.) Characteristic of or related to this religion.
• Adjective: Referring to the Christian faith or its followers. For example: “A Christian charity provided aid during the crisis.”

Phrases

• “Born again Christian” refers to someone who has had a spiritual rebirth and conversion to Christianity.
• “Christian values” denote principles such as love, forgiveness, and compassion, often associated with religious teachings.
• “To live as a Christian” means to embody Christian beliefs and principles in daily life.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was raised in a devout Christian family.”
• Adjective: “The organization’s mission focuses on supporting Christian communities.”
• Prepositional Phrase: “In his Sunday sermon, the pastor spoke about being a good Christian in modern society.”

Synonyms

• Believer
• Protestant
• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Evangelical (in a religious sense)

Antonyms

• Nonbeliever
• Atheist
• Agnostic
• Secular

Note: The adverb form “Christianly” can also be used to describe actions in a manner consistent with Christian principles.