First Known Use: before 12th century
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Christ
noun \ˈkrīst\
Definition of CHRIST
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: messiah
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: jesus
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: an ideal type of humanity
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Christian Science : the ideal truth that comes as a divine manifestation of God to destroy incarnate error
— Christ·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
— Christ·ly \-lē\ adjective
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Origin of CHRIST
Middle English Crist, from Old English, from Latin Christus, from Greek Christos, literally, anointed, from chriein
Christ
biographical name
Definition of CHRIST
Jesus — see jesus
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Christ
noun \ˈkrīst\
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