Emily Dickinson Lexicon

CHRIS'TIAN, n. [kryst'yan; Gr. χριστιανος; L. christianus; Sax. cristen; D. kristen; Fr. chrétien; Sp. christiano; Arm. cristen; W. cristian. See Christ.]

1. A believer in the religion of Christ.
2. A professor of his belief in the religion of Christ.
3. A real disciple of Christ; one who believes in the truth of the Christian religion, and studies to follow the example, and obey the precepts, of Christ; a believer in Christ who is characterized by real piety.
4. In a general sense, the word Christians includes all who are born in a Christian country or of Christian parents.