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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: Christianize  'kris-chu,nIz or 'kris-tee-un,nIz
  1. Convert to Christianity
    "missionaries have tried to Christianize native people all over the world";
    - Christianise [Brit]
     
  2. Adapt in the name of Christianity
    "some people want to Christianize ancient pagan sites";
    - Christianise [Brit]

Derived forms: Christianizes, Christianizing, Christianized

See also: christianly, christlike, christly

Type of: accommodate, adapt, convert

Antonym: unchristian

Encyclopedia: Christian, Mark

Christianize