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Etymology
From Latin Chrīstus, from Ancient Greek Χριστός, noun use of χριστός, khristos meaning anointed. The word Christian is first used in Antioch, according to Acts xi.25-26.
Noun
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Singular Christian |
Plural Christians |
Christian (plural Christians)
- (Christianity) A believer in Christianity.
- (Christianity) An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.
Proper noun
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Singular Christian |
Plural - |
Christian
- A male given name found in England since the twelfth century.
- A female given name of medieval usage, rare today.
Translations
male given name
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Related terms
- feminine forms: Christiana, Christina, Christine
Adjective
Christian (comparative more Christian, superlative most Christian)
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Positive Christian |
Comparative more Christian |
Superlative most Christian |
- (not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
- Kind, charitable.
- That's very Christian of you.
- To non-Christians, this may be an offensive usage (similarly, see the offensive usage of Jew)
Translations
of, like or relating to Christianity
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Synonyms
- (kind): xian, charitable, helpful, kind, neighborly/neighbourly, sweet (informal)
Antonyms
Derived terms
Related terms
- Christ
- Christianity
- Christianize
- small c Christian
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Anagrams
Danish
Alternative spellings
Proper noun
Christian
- A male given name traditionally popular in Denmark, as the name of ten ruling kings since the fifteenth century.
Related terms
- variants: Carsten, Chresten, Chris, Christen, Karsten, Kresten, Kristen
- feminine forms: Christine, Kirstine.
French
Proper noun
Christian IPA: /kʁis.tjɑ̃/
- A male given name, cognate to Christian.
Related terms
- female given names: Christiane, Christine, Christelle
German
Proper noun
Christian
- A male given name.
Related terms
- Carsten, Karsten
- feminine forms: Christiane, Christina, Christine.
Norwegian
Proper noun
Christian
- A male given name, an alternative spelling of Kristian.
Swedish
Proper noun
Christian
- A male given name, an alternative spelling of Kristian.
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How did the Judo-Christian view of reason and faith contribute to democracy?
Q. How does the Judeo-Christian view of reason and faith, and the duties of the community contributed to the development of democratic thought?
Asked by Matt - Fri Sep 4 00:02:38 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Society has been around longer than religion. Evidence of communities are found in ancient artifacts that pre-date written language. Community is democratic by definition. I'm not talking about Democrats in Congress. ...
Answered by Wage Peace - Fri Sep 4 00:09:06 2009
Q. How does the Judeo-Christian view of reason and faith, and the duties of the community contributed to the development of democratic thought?
Asked by Matt - Fri Sep 4 00:02:38 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Society has been around longer than religion. Evidence of communities are found in ancient artifacts that pre-date written language. Community is democratic by definition. I'm not talking about Democrats in Congress. ...
Answered by Wage Peace - Fri Sep 4 00:09:06 2009
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