Christianity

[/ˌkrɪs.tʃiˈæn.ə.ti/]
nounfeminine
Cristianismo
1. A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, with the belief that Jesus is the Son of God and the savior of humanity
Christianity is the world's largest religion by number of adherents.
O Cristianismo é a maior religião do mundo em número de seguidores.
2. The Christian faith, beliefs, and practices collectively
She devoted her life to Christianity and missionary work.
Ela dedicou sua vida ao Cristianismo e ao trabalho missionário.
3. Christendom; the Christian world or Christian civilization
Christianity spread throughout Europe during the Middle Ages.
O Cristianismo se propagou pela Europa durante a Idade Média.
Christianity is deeply embedded in both Brazilian and American culture, influencing social values, holidays (Christmas, Easter), and public discourse. In Brazil, Catholicism historically dominated, though Protestantism has grown significantly. In the USA, Christianity encompasses diverse denominations and plays a central role in cultural and political discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Christian faiththe Christian religionChristendom
Antonyms / Antônimos
atheismpaganism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Cristianismo
Standard and widely used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Cristianismo
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
Cristianismo
No significant regional variation
Portugal
Cristianismo
Identical usage; occasionally 'Cristandade' for Christendom specifically

Related Words

ChristianChristBibleGospelchurchfaithreligion

Related Idioms & Phrases

Christian charity
in the spirit of Christianity
turn the other cheek (Christian principle)
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