Etymology

Christianism

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Today it means: The Christian religion. Full definition →

First used 21st c.Latin chrīstiānismus
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  1. Latin · derived fromchrīstiānismus
  2. English todayChristianism

From Latin chrīstiānismus; compare French christianisme, equivalent to Christian + -ism.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 21st c. A political ideology centered around Christian fundamentalism.

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