1. A sharp turn executed by a skier in which the body is rotated while the skis remain parallel, used to change direction or slow down.
Usage: skiing; also called a christie
2. The former name of Oslo, the capital of Norway, used until 1925.
Usage: historical; proper noun

Examples

• The skier executed a perfect christiania to navigate the steep slope.
• She practiced her christianias on the bunny hill before attempting the black diamond run.
• The skiing instructor demonstrated how to perform a christiania by rotating the upper body.
• Christiania was renamed Oslo in 1925 to reflect the city's historical identity.
• Many old maps still show Christiania as the name of Norway's capital city.