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- christian brothers/ˈkrɪstʃən ˈbrʌðəz/A Catholic religious congregation of lay brothers founded in 1802 by Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice, primarily dedicated to education.plural-nounLow to Medium (Region-dependent)
- christian democracy/ˌkrɪs.tʃən dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/A political ideology that promotes democratic governance combined with Christian social teachings, emphasising human dignity, social solidarity, subsidiarity, and the common good.nounC2
- christian democrat/ˌkrɪstʃən ˈdeməkræt/A member or supporter of a political party that combines Christian values with democratic principles, typically advocating for social market economy, social justice, and traditional values.adjectivenounC1
- christian democratic party/ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˌdem.ə.kræt.ɪk ˈpɑː.ti/A political party, typically centre-right, based on Christian social principles, advocating social market economy, human dignity, subsidiarity, and traditional values.nounC1
- christian endeavor/ˈkrɪstjən ɪnˈdɛvə/A Christian youth society or movement for religious devotion, study, and service, originating in the late 19th century.nounC2
- christian era/ˌkrɪs.ti.ən ˈɪə.rə/The period of time dating from the traditional year of the birth of Jesus Christ, used as the basis of the Gregorian calendar.nounB2
- christian iv/ˈkrɪstjən ðə ˈfɔːθ/A 16th–17th century king of Denmark and Norway, known for significant building projects, cultural patronage, and his role in the Thirty Years' War.nounC1/C2
- christian ix/ˈkrɪstʃən ðə ˈnaɪnθ/The proper name of a specific historical figure: King Christian IX of Denmark (1818-1906), often referred to as the 'father-in-law of Europe' due to his children's marriages into various European royal houses.nounVery Low
- christian name/ˈkrɪstʃən ˌneɪm/A personal name given at birth or christening, distinct from the family surname.nounC1
- christian reformed/ˌkrɪs.tʃən rɪˈfɔːmd/A specific denomination within Protestant Christianity, originating from the Dutch Reformed tradition, emphasizing Calvinist theology, covenant theology, and a confessional approach.nounLow
- christian science/ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈsaɪ.əns/A religion and system of healing founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, based on the belief that illness and sin are illusions that can be overcome through prayer and a correct understanding of God.nounC1/C2
- christian scientist/ˌkrɪstʃən ˈsaɪəntɪst/A member of the Church of Christ, Scientist, a Protestant denomination founded in 1879 by Mary Baker Eddy, which emphasizes healing through prayer and spiritual understanding rather than through conventional medical treatment.nounC1
- christian socialist/ˌkrɪs.tʃən ˈsəʊ.ʃə.lɪst/A person who advocates for a political and economic system based on Christian principles of social justice, communal support, and opposition to unchecked capitalism, believing the teachings of Jesus Christ support socialist ideals.nounC1/C2
- christian x/ˈkrɪstʃən ðə ˈtɛnθ/The King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947.nounC1/C2
- christian year/ˌkrɪstʃən ˈjɪə/The annual cycle of liturgical seasons and festivals observed in many Christian churches, following the life of Jesus Christ.nounC1
- christiania/ˌkrɪstiˈɑːnɪə/A skiing technique involving a turn where the skier's body is rotated and the skis are kept parallel.nounVery Low
- christianism/ˈkrɪstʃənɪz(ə)m/The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.nounC2 / Very Low
- christianity/ˌkrɪstiˈænəti/The religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the belief in him as the Son of God and savior of humanity.nounB2
- christianize/ˈkrɪstʃəˌnaɪz/To make someone or something Christian, especially by converting to Christianity or imposing Christian beliefs and practices.verbverb-transitiveLow Frequency
- christiansand/ˌkrɪstjənˈsænd/A port city in southern Norway, also called Kristiansand.nounVery Low
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