Chris-tiăn'i-ty, n.

(krĭst-yăn'i-tȳ) (Synop., § 130), n. [Lat. christianitas, Pr. crestianat, O. Fr. chrestientē, N. Fr. chrétienté.] The religion of Christians; the system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ.

Whilst politicians are disputing about monarchies, aristocracies, and republics, Christianity is alike applicable, useful, and friendly to them all. Paley.