[Chris.tian] n [L christianus, adj. & n., fr. Gk christianos, fr. Christos] (1526) 1 a: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ b (1): disciple
2. (2): a member of one of the Churches of Christ separating from the Disciples of Christ in 1906 (3): a member of the Christian denomination having part in the union of the United Church of Christ concluded in 1961
2: the hero in Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress
[2]Christian adj (1553) 1 a: of or relating to Christianity "~ scriptures" b: based on or conforming with Christianity "~ ethics"
2. a: of or relating to a Christian "~ responsibilities" b: professing Christianity "a ~ affirmation"
3: commendably decent or generous "has a very ~ concern for others" -- Chris.tian.ly adj or adv