christian

noun

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

adjective

following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

Roots

khristoschrist- · Greek · anointed one (translating Hebrew mashiach)ianus-ian · Latin · belonging to, follower of

Synonyms for christian

christianlike evangelicaladj religiousadj religionistn pietist

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Where does christian come from?

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