christian

noun
UK: /ˈkrɪstʃən/
US: /ˈkrɪstʃən/

  1. A person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings.

    1. He is a Christian and goes to church every Sunday. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a Christian, she tries to live her life according to the Bible. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who adheres to Christian beliefs and identifies with the Christian faith.

    1. Many people identify as Christian but do not attend church. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was raised Christian and continues to practice his faith actively. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

devotee
christian adjective

  1. Relating to or professing Christianity or its teachings.

    1. This is a Christian school with a strong moral code. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Christian values of love and compassion guide her decisions. [ ] [ ]

  2. Following the teachings and principles of Jesus Christ.

    1. He showed Christian charity by helping the homeless shelter. [ ] [ ]
    2. She strives to live a Christian life by being kind and forgiving. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "christian" in English means: A person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings., Someone who adheres to Christian beliefs and identifies with the Christian faith..

The phonetic transcription of "christian" is /ˈkrɪstʃən/ in British English and /ˈkrɪstʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "christian": devotee.

Example usage of "christian": "He is a Christian and goes to church every Sunday.". More examples on the page.