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

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Wesley Viner, associate curator at the museum, told Fox News Digital the letter is part of an ongoing correspondence about the nature of poetry, knowledge and Christianity. Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 However, the boy’s Indigenous spiritual life does not mesh with the mission’s Christianity and his mysterious power becomes a threat. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025 The rule of thumb is easy — Easter Sunday for Western Christianity falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The Golden Rule, which is centuries older than Christianity, that’s all-encompassing for little old me. — Carlos Valle, retired professor, Laredo, Texas Return to patriarchy Which society is more irresponsible? Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christianity

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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 23 Apr. 2025.

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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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