Christian
noun
/ˈkɹɪstiən/
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/ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/
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/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/
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- (obsolete, England) A European, especially though not necessarily of the Christian religion.
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chrétien,
chrétienne
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Christian
adjective
/ˈkɹɪstiən/
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/ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/
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/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/
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- (not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
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chrétien,
chrétienne
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Christian
properNoun
/ˈkɹɪstiən/
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/ˈkɹɪst͡ʃən/
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/ˈkɹɪʃt͡ʃən/
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- A en given name found in England since the twelfth century.
- A en given name of medieval usage, rare today.
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Christian
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Christianity
properNoun
/ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/
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/ˌkɹɪst͡ʃiˈænɪti/
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- An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.
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christianisme,
chrétienté
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Christianize
verb
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- (transitive) To cause to convert to Christianity.
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christianiser
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Christianization
noun
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- The act or process of converting or being converted to Christianity.
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christianisation
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