corinthians
Prononciation : [kəˈrɪnθiənz]
Contexte : « religion »
(noun) a term used to refer to the members of the early Christian church founded in the city of Corinth. Just like how people belong to different clubs or groups, Corinthians are people who are part of this special group in the Christian faith.
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The Corinthians gathered to celebrate their faith together every Sunday.
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Not all people in Corinth were Corinthians, as some followed different beliefs.
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Do you know who the Corinthians were in early Christianity?
Contexte : « sports »
(noun) the name of a famous football (soccer) team from Brazil. This team has many fans and plays exciting matches, similar to other well-known sports teams around the world.
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The Corinthians won the championship last year, making their fans very proud.
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The Corinthians did not play well in the last match and lost to their rival team.
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Which player is your favorite on the Corinthians team?
Contexte : « literature »
(noun) the title of two letters in the New Testament of the Bible. These letters were written to help guide the Corinthians on how to live a good life, just like teachers help students learn important lessons.
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In the First Corinthians letter, Paul gave advice about love and community.
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Some readers find the teachings in Corinthians difficult to understand.
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Have you ever read any of the letters to the Corinthians in the Bible?