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By Mary Fairchild, About.com

Definition: A Christian is a follower of Christ; one who professes belief in Jesus as the Christ and follows his teachings.

Interested in learning how to become a Christian? Check out "How to Become a Christian." Also, learn the basic doctrines and beliefs of Christianity.

Pronunciation: kris-chen
Also Known As: Believer
Common Misspellings: christain
Examples:
Do you think in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?
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