Ju|de|o-Chris|tian

Ju|de|o-Chris|tian
Ju|de|o-Chris|tian «joo DEE oh KRIHS chuhn, -DAY-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
both Jewish and Christian, common to Judaism and Christianity: »

the Judeo-Christian tradition. The celebrated new chapel with its seventeen spires seems less Judeo-Christian than a sacred shrine of aerospace (Harper's).

–n.
a person who affirms or believes in the teachings and beliefs common to Judaism and Christianity. Also, Judaeo-Christian.
[< Latin Jūdaeus Jew (< Greek loudaîos) + English Christian]

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  • Chris|tian|ize — «KRIHS chuh nyz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. to make Christian; convert to Christianity: »Thousands of intelligent Africans, despite the odds against them, have Christianized themselves, educated themselves, civilized themselves (Atlantic).… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Chris|tian|ise — «KRIHS chuh nyz», transitive verb, ised, is|ing. Especially British. Christianize …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Chris|tian|ly — «KRIHS chuhn lee», adjective, adverb. –adj. proper to or befitting a Christian. –adv. in a Christian manner; in a way becoming a Christian …   Useful english dictionary

  • Ju|dae|o-Chris|tian — «joo DEE oh KRIHS chuhn, DAY », adjective, noun. = Judeo Christian. (Cf. ↑Judeo Christian) …   Useful english dictionary

  • an|ti-Chris|tian|ism — «AN tee KRIHS chuh nihz uhm», noun. opposition to Christians or to Christianity …   Useful english dictionary

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