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Christ

Pronunciation: /krʌɪst/

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Definition of Christ

noun

the title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus.

exclamation

an oath used to express irritation, dismay, or surprise: ‘Oh Christ,’ he moaned under his breath

Phrases

before Christ: full form of BC.

Derivatives

Christhood
Christlike
Christly

Origin:

Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning 'anointed', from khriein 'anoint', translating Hebrew māšīaḥ 'Messiah'