Christ
Christ BrE [kraɪst] NAmE [kraɪst] (also Jesus, ˌJesus ˈChrist)noun, exclamation
noun
the man that Christians believe is the son of God and on whose teachings the Christian religion is based
Word Origin:
Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning ‘anointed’, from khriein ‘anoint’, translating Hebrew māšīaḥ ‘Messiah’.
exclamation (taboo, informal)a swear word that many people find offensive, used to show that you are angry, annoyed or surprised
•Christ! Look at the time— I'm late!
Word Origin:
[Christ] Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning ‘anointed’, from khriein ‘anoint’, translating Hebrew māšīaḥ ‘Messiah’.
See also: ↑Jesus
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