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Christian1 (ˈkrɪstʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a person who believes in and follows Jesus Christ |
| b. a member of a Christian Church or denomination | |
| 2. | informal a person who possesses Christian virtues, esp practical ones |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of, relating to, or derived from Jesus Christ, his teachings, example, or his followers |
| 4. | (sometimes not capital) exhibiting kindness or goodness |
| 'Christianly1 | |
| —adj, —adv | |
| Christian2 (ˈkrɪstʃən) | |
| —n | |
| Charlie. 1919--42, US jazz guitarist | |
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Christian
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Christian definition
A follower or disciple of Jesus; someone who believes Jesus is the Christ or Messiah. The New Testament mentions that the followers of Jesus were first called Christians within a few years after his death.
Christian definition
A follower of Jesus and his teachings. Christian is also a descriptive term for the institutions and practices of Christianity.
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Christian definition
the name given by the Greeks or Romans, probably in reproach, to the followers of Jesus. It was first used at Antioch. The names by which the disciples were known among themselves were "brethren," "the faithful," "elect," "saints," "believers." But as distinguishing them from the multitude without, the name "Christian" came into use, and was universally accepted. This name occurs but three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Pet. 4:16).
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