Christianity

English

/ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/, /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/

proper noun
Definitions
  • An Abrahamic religion originating from the community of the followers of Jesus Christ.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Cristiente borrowed from Old French crestienté derived from Latin christianus derived from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Christian) suffix from English Christian.

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