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Adjective: christian  kris-chun [N. Amer], kris-tee-un or kris-chun [Brit]
  1. Following the teachings or manifesting the qualities or spirit of Jesus Christ
Verb: Christianise  'kris-chu,nIz or 'kris-tee-un,nIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: Christianize)
  1. Adapt in the name of Christianity
    "some people want to Christianise ancient pagan sites";
    - Christianize
     
  2. Convert to Christianity
    "missionaries have tried to Christianise native people all over the world";
    - Christianize

Derived forms: Christianised, Christianises, Christianising

See also: christianly, christlike, christly

Type of: accommodate, adapt, convert

Antonym: unchristian

Encyclopedia: Christian, Mark

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