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

Eerie shots of unoccupied chairs in near-empty cathedrals converted into activist spaces complete discussions about the future of Christianity. —Armond White, National Review, 25 Sep. 2024

The Russian president is well known for performing religious orthodoxy, casting himself as a defender of Christianity around the world. —Harriet Marsden, theweek, 23 Sep. 2024

While Christians and Christianity have taken many often-justifiable hits over the past couple thousand years, the actual person of Christ has remained compelling, even irresistible, for most, including me. —Tim Maurer, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024

Wheaton College graduate and longtime faculty member Mark Noll, who was asked to speak at the event about the history of American politics and Christianity, recalled that many participants were frustrated by the political alliance between white evangelical communities and the Republican Party. —Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Sep. 2024

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