Christian

1. noun /ˈkɹɪstʃən/

a) A believer in Christianity.

b) An individual who seeks to live his or her life according to the principles and values taught by Jesus Christ.

See Also: Christiana, Christina, Christine

2. adjective /ˈkɹɪstʃən/

a) Of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians.

Thats very Christian of you.

b) Kind, charitable, or generous.

: To non-Christians, this may be an offensive usage (similarly, see the offensive usage of Jew)

Syn: charitable, helpful, kind, neighborly, neighbourly, sweet

Ant: agnostic, atheist, heathen, non-Christian, pagan, corrupt, immoral, improper, unjust, savage

See Also: Christ, Christianity, Christianize, small c Christian