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noun 
  1. (context, Christianity) A believer in Christianity.
  2. (context, Christianity) An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.
proper noun 
  1. (given name, male) found in England since the twelfth century.
  2. (given name, female) of medieval usage, rare today.
adjective 
  1. (context, not comparable) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.
  2. Kind, charitable.
That's very of you.
To non-Christians, this may be an offensive usage (similarly, see the offensive usage of Jew)
Etymology: From w:Latin, Latin ChrÄstus, from w:Ancient Greek, Ancient Greek , noun use of , khristos meaning anointed. The word Christian is first used in Antioch, according to Acts xi.25-26.


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