christians

word · lemma: christian

/ˈkɹɪstʃənz/
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/kɹˈɪstʃən/
KRIS-chunz

Definition

People who follow the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ; members of Christianity.

Usage & Nuances

Capitalization matters: 'Christians' always has an uppercase C. Refers specifically to followers of Christianity, not just those with the name 'Christian.' Common collocations: 'Christian church', 'Christian community.' Avoid using as a general term for 'good person'.

Example Sentences

Some Christians volunteer at their local church to help others.

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You’ll find Christians in almost every country around the globe.

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Many Christians go to church on Sundays.

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There are over two billion Christians in the world.

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Christians celebrate Christmas every year.

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Growing up, all my neighbors were Christians, so I always heard church bells on Sundays.

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