Christ

[ krahyst ]

noun

1. Jesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the eventual coming of a Messiah.
2. the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament (used chiefly in versions of the New Testament).
3. someone regarded as similar to Jesus of Nazareth.

interjection

1. Sometimes Offensive. (used as an oath or strong expression of disbelief, dismay, awe, disappointment, pain, etc.)

Christ

/ kraɪst /

noun

1. Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah
2. the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies
3. an image or picture of Christ

interjection

1. taboo.
   an oath expressing annoyance, surprise, etc

Christ

¹

1. A title by which Christians (see also Christian ) refer to Jesus . The word is a Greek translation of the Hebrew messiah , meaning “the anointed one.”

Christ

²

1. A title for Jesus meaning “ Messiah ” or “anointed one.”

Derived Forms

• ˈChristly, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christ¹

Learned respelling of Middle English, Old English Crīst < Latin Chrīstus < Greek chrīstos anointed, translation of Hebrew māshīaḥ anointed, Messiah

Word History and Origins

Origin of Christ¹

Old English Crīst, from Latin Chrīstus, from Greek khristos anointed one (from khriein to anoint), translating Hebrew māshīah Messiah

Example Sentences

Thomas and Mr Bush had been friends since they met at school at Christ College in Brecon, Powys.

From BBC

When Jeymes Samuel saw that scene as a kid, growing up in West London, he thought it was so cool that Damien referred to Jesus Christ as “Nazarene.”

From Los Angeles Times

Wales had an early setback when lock Adam Beard was forced off injured and replaced by Christ Tshiunza before Rogers superbly held up Kerevi to deny a try for the visitors.

From BBC

Many of you love Trump more than Jesus Christ.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cardiff Crown Court heard that the pair had met at school at Christ College in Brecon and had been friends since.

From BBC