christian

/'kristjən/

Thân thiện

A family attends a Christian church service on Sunday morning.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to Christianity: Pertaining to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
   • Characteristic of Christianity: Manifesting the qualities or spirit associated with Jesus Christ and his teachings.
   • Following Jesus Christ: Professing belief in the doctrines of Christianity.

2. Noun:

   • A follower of Christianity: A person who believes in and professes the religion of Christianity, specifically one who believes Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah).
   • A member of a Christian denomination: An adherent belonging to a specific church or group within Christianity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • She comes from a Christian family. (Her family practices the Christian religion.)
  • The Christian ethic emphasizes love and forgiveness. (The ethic characteristic of Christianity.)
  • They were married in a Christian ceremony. (A ceremony following Christian rites.)

• Noun:

  • He is a devout Christian who attends church every Sunday. (A person who believes in Christianity.)
  • The aid was provided by a group of local Christians. (Members of the Christian faith.)

Advanced Usage

• "Christian name": A personal baptismal or first name, as distinct from a surname.

  • His Christian name is James. (His first name, traditionally given at baptism.)

• "Christian charity": Generosity and kindness of a type associated with Christian teachings.

  • She showed true Christian charity to the homeless. (Compassionate help inspired by Christian principles.)

Variants and Related Words

• Christianity (n): The religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

  • Christianity is one of the world's major religions.

• Christianize (v): To convert someone to Christianity.

  • Missionaries sought to Christianize the indigenous population.

• Christlike (adj): Resembling or showing the spirit of Jesus Christ.

  • His Christlike compassion was admired by all.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Christlike, believing, devout.
• Noun: Believer, follower of Christ, adherent.

Related Phrases

• Christian burial: A funeral conducted according to Christian rites and customs.

  • He was given a proper Christian burial.

• Christian era: The period of history dating from the traditional year of Jesus Christ's birth.

  • The event occurred in the 5th century of the Christian era.

Idioms

• A good Christian: Used to describe someone who lives according to Christian moral principles.

  • She tries to live her life as a good Christian.

• Turn the other cheek: An idiom originating from Christian teaching (Matthew 5:39) meaning to respond to injury without revenge.

  • Instead of arguing, he chose to turn the other cheek.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
2. relating to or characteristic of Christianity
   • Christian rites

Noun

1. a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

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