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χριστιανός
Christian (a follower of Christ) /xri.stja.ˈnos/
nounC1#3415 most common
Also: a Christian person, believer in Christianity
Example sentences
Ο Γιάννης είναι χριστιανός.
Giannis is a Christian.
Οι χριστιανοί γιορτάζουν τα Χριστούγεννα.
Christians celebrate Christmas.
Έγινε χριστιανός όταν ήταν νέος.
He became a Christian when he was young.
Η εκκλησία βοηθάει τους χριστιανούς να μείνουν πιστοί στις αρχές τους.
The church helps Christians stay faithful to their principles.
Ο διάλογος μεταξύ χριστιανών και μουσουλμάνων απαιτεί αμοιβαίο σεβασμό.
Dialogue between Christians and Muslims requires mutual respect.
Η θεολογική διαμάχη ανάμεσα σε χριστιανούς διαφορετικών δογμάτων συνεχίζεται εδώ και αιώνες.
The theological dispute among Christians of different creeds has continued for centuries.
Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | χριστιανός | χριστιανοί |
| Genitive | χριστιανού | χριστιανών |
| Accusative | χριστιανό | χριστιανούς |
| Vocative | χριστιανέ | χριστιανοί |
Word family
ΧριστόςChrist
χριστιανικόςChristian
χριστιανήChristian woman
χριστιανοσύνηChristianity
ΧριστούγενναChristmas
Etymology
The word comes from Χριστός, meaning Christ or the anointed one, plus the suffix -ιανός, which marks a follower or adherent. This suffix pattern mirrors the Latin -ianus, and the term likely entered Greek as a loan formation from Latin usage in the early Roman Empire. The Book of Acts states that the name was first used for Jesus's followers in Antioch.
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