Christianity

noun

Chris·​tian·​i·​ty ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē How to pronounce Christianity (audio)
ˌkrish-,
-ˈcha-nə-,
ˌkris-tē-ˈa-
1
: the religion derived from Jesus Christ, based on the Bible as sacred scripture, and professed by Eastern, Roman Catholic, and Protestant bodies
2
: conformity to the Christian religion
3
: the practice of Christianity

Examples of Christianity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Alongside and connected to that, my relationship to – and my break away from – evangelical Christianity. Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024 The result is that while some religions constantly update their doctrines, Orthodox Christianity does not. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 Anyone who believes Russia is ‘protecting Christianity’ is ignoring the record of Russia’s treatment of Ukrainian churches. Nina Shea, National Review, 11 Apr. 2024 The spiritual heart of Orthodox Christianity is on Mount Athos, a densely forested peninsula in northern Greece. Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024 In her replies, many users were baffled by the senator's behavior, citing First Amendment violations and false practices of Christianity. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024 While the work doesn’t certifiably link the ancient site to Guthlac and Pega, its clear that Crowland was an area of sacred importance to residents of Lincolnshire for millennia, even before Christianity arrived in the region—indeed, long before Christianity began. Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024 The inmates, who argued that the event carried religious significance in Christianity, Islam, Santería and atheism, will be allowed to watch the eclipse outdoors in the prison yard with safety glasses provided by the corrections department, said Madeline Byrd, another attorney for the inmates. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024 Easter is one of the most important days in Christianity. Alison Fox, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Christianity was in the 14th century

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“Christianity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christianity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

Christianity

noun
Chris·​ti·​an·​i·​ty
ˌkris-chē-ˈan-ət-ē,
ˌkrish-,
-chan-;
ˌkris-tē-ˈan-
1
: the religion of Christians
2
: the practice of Christianity

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