Christian Science

noun

: a religion founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1866 that was organized under the official name of the Church of Christ, Scientist, that derives its teachings from the Scriptures as understood by its adherents, and that includes a practice of spiritual healing

Christian Scientist noun

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Religious and spiritual movements such as New Thought and Christian Science promoted the idea that bodily health came from the right state of mind, not medicine. —

Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024 Mackenzie Farkus/The Christian Science Monitor In October alone, wildfires across Massachusetts increased by 1,200% over the state’s annual October average of 15 wildland fires. —

Sophie Ungerleider, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024 Ira Porter/The Christian Science Monitor What are HBCUs doing to attract students? —

Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024 Her essays and reported stories have been featured in The Boston Globe, Business Insider, The New York Times, BBC, and The Christian Science Monitor. —

Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Christian Science

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Christian Science was in 1875

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“Christian Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christian%20Science. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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