1. Noun
The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it.
2. Noun
The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation.
3. Noun
That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Mohammedan lands.
4. Noun
The whole body of Christians.
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