Christianity

noun

Chris·​tian·​i·​ty ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē 

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

In the center of the back of the coin, a large cross was meant to symbolize imperial power, establishing Otto III’s Christianity and blending it with the power of the empire, according to historians. —Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025

During the first few centuries C.E., Christianity slowly spread through the Roman Empire. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Jan. 2025

And as Roman Christianity spread through Western Europe, so did this intertwining of political activity and religious authority. —Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025

Hegseth often answered claims of past wrongdoing by stating he's been saved by Christianity. —Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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