Christian

English

/ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • A believer in Christianity.
  • An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.
  • (obsolete) A European.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Cristien derived from Old French chrestien derived from Latin Christianus (Christian) derived from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Christian).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Χριστιανός

Gloss

Christian

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