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Meaning of Christian-like in English:

Christian-like

adjective

  • Befitting or appropriate to a Christian; exhibiting a Christian character or ethos.

Pronunciation

Christian-like

/ˈkrɪstʃ(ə)nlʌɪk/ /ˈkrɪstjənlʌɪk/ /ˈkrɪstɪənlʌɪk/

adverb

  • In a Christian manner; in accordance with Christian values, practices, etc.

Pronunciation

Christian-like

/ˈkrɪstʃ(ə)nlʌɪk/ /ˈkrɪstjənlʌɪk/ /ˈkrɪstɪənlʌɪk/

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Richard Taverner (?1505–1575), translator and evangelical reformer. From Christian + -like.