CHRISTIAN, n. 1. A believer in the religion of Christ.2. A professor of his belief in the religion of Christ.3. A real disciple of Christ; one who believes in the truth of the Christian religion, and studies to follow the example, and obey the precepts, of Christ; a believer in Christ who is characterized by real piety.4. In a general sense, the word Christians includes all who are born in a Christian country or of Christian parents.CHRISTIAN, a. [See the Noun.] 1. Pertaining to Christ, taught by him, or received from him; as the Christian religion; Christian doctrines.2. Professing the religion of Christ; as a Christian friend.3. Belonging to the religion of Christ; relating to Christ, or to his doctrines, precepts and example; as christian profession and practice.4. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as courts Christian.CHRISTIAN, v.t. To baptize.
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