Cristien

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Old French chrestien, from Latin Christiānus, from Ancient Greek Χριστιανός (Khristianós); equivalent to Crist +‎ -ien. Compare Cristen.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌkristiˈɛːn/, /ˈkristjɛn/, /ˈkristjən/

Adjective[edit]

Cristien

  1. Christian; of those who believe in Christ.
  2. ecclesiastical, of the church.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: Christian
  • Scots: Christian

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