Christ

noun

1
2
or less commonly Christ Jesus : jesus
3
: an ideal type of humanity
4
Christian Science : the ideal truth that comes as a divine manifestation of God to destroy incarnate error
Christlike adjective
Christly adjective

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During the Covid years, TechCrunch said Christ Yu from bicycle and e-bike maker Specialized joined the effort. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Both victims were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where they were pronounced dead, prosecutors said. Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless and console us during this time of sorrow - Our Lady of Belen, Pray for Us. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025 The Satanic Grotto's rally outside drew hundreds of Christian counter-protesters because of the Grotto's satanic imagery, and its indoor ceremony included denouncing Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God. CBS News, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christ

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Crist, from Old English, from Latin Christus, from Greek Christos, literally, anointed, from chriein

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christ was before the 12th century

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“Christ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christ. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Christ

biographical name

Jesus see jesus

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