Cristianismo (en. Christianity)

/kɾis.tjanˈizmo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A religious system based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Christianity promotes love for one's neighbor.
El cristianismo promueve el amor al prójimo.
A cultural and spiritual movement that has influenced world history.
Christianity has had a significant impact on morality and ethics.
El cristianismo ha tenido un impacto significativo en la moral y la ética.

Etymology

Derived from the name 'Christ', which comes from the Greek 'Christos', meaning 'the anointed one'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

social Christianity
A movement that seeks to apply Christian principles to social justice.
cristianismo social
Christian values
A set of ethical and moral principles derived from Christianity.
valores cristianos
Christian music
A musical genre that addresses Christian themes and values.
música cristiana

Related Words

Christian
A person who follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.
cristiano
church
A building where Christian worship services are held.
iglesia
gospel
The teachings of Jesus and the accounts of his life.
evangelio

Slang Meanings

Cris
In some circles, they affectionately call Christians 'Cris'.
En algunos círculos, llaman 'Cris' a los cristianos de forma cariñosa.
Christ
Some young people use 'Christ' to refer to Jesus Christ in an informal context.
Algunos jóvenes usan 'Cristo' para referirse a Jesucristo en un contexto informal.