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Christianity

Verb / ˌkrɪstʃi:ˈænɪti: / Another word for christianity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Christianity is a religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

Synonyms & similar words

christianity christendom christianreligion faith religion doctrine creed teachings denomination sect church theology worship devotion piety spirituality religiosity dogma catechism canon scripture

Synonyms by register

Formal

Christendom theology ecclesiology

Literary

the Faith the Way

Antonyms

atheism paganism secularism nonbelief infidelity heathenism

Common collocations

  • early Christianity
  • modern Christianity
  • Christianity and Islam
  • Christianity and Judaism
  • Christianity in America
  • Christianity today
  • ancient Christianity

Word family

noun Christian
adjective Christian

Usage note

Christianity refers to the religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is often used interchangeably with 'Christendom' when referring to the collective body of Christians or Christian countries.

Example sentences

  1. Christianity teaches that there is only one God.
  2. Many people around the world practice Christianity.
  3. In Christianity, Jesus Christ is believed to be the son of God.
  4. Christianity has many different denominations, such as Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox.
  5. Some people choose to convert to Christianity later in life.

Quotes

  • The Christian ideal has not been tried and found wanting. It has been found difficult; and left untried. - G.K. Chesterton
  • I am a Christian, and I believe in the God of love and peace. - Desmond Tutu
  • I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. - C.S. Lewis

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