christ

Christ · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The title given to Jesus, meaning "the anointed one."

  2. 2.

    An exclamation expressing surprise or frustration.

  3. 3.

    A representation of Jesus in art.

Phrases & expressions

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    before Christ (BC) — time period before Jesus's birth
  • •
    Christ-like — resembling Jesus in character
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    for Christ's sake — an exclamation of exasperation
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    the body of Christ — the Church; the Eucharist

Related words

See also: Jesus, christian, christianity, christmas
Synonyms: Jesus, messiah, savior

Etymology

From Greek "khristos" meaning anointed one, a translation of Hebrew "mashiach" (messiah), from "khriein" meaning to anoint.