Christian

Chris•tian

[[t]ˈkrɪs tʃən[/t]] adj.

1) rel of, pertaining to, or derived from Jesus Christ or His teachings

2) rel of, pertaining to, or adhering to the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

3) rel of or pertaining to Christians

4) rel exhibiting a spirit proper to a follower of Jesus Christ, as in having a loving regard for others

5) humane; decent; generous

6) rel a person who believes in Jesus Christ; an adherent of Christianity

7) rel a person who exemplifies in his or her life the teachings of Christ

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Etymology: 1250–1300; ME, OE cristen < L Chrīstiānus < Gk Chrīstiānós=Chrīst(ós) Christ+-iānos < L -iānus -ian Chris′tian•ly, adj. adv.