English Explanatory Dictionary

Christianese

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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  1. The terms, catchphrases and theological jargon used by some Christians, commonly from Christian theology and influenced by popular translations of the Bible.

Pronunciation

En-au-Christianese.ogg

Word forms

Christianese

Etymology

From Christian + -ese.

Synonyms

Bible-speak
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