Christ

noun

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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
Christlike adjective
Christly adjective

Examples of Christ in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Native to Japan, the flower reached England in 1777, but wasn't introduced in the United States until World War I. The flower symbolizes the purity of Christ and are common decorations in churches and homes around the Easter holiday. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Mar. 2024 The tower of Jesus Christ will stand at 172.5 meters (566 feet) tall, and will be finished with a 17-meter-tall (56-foot) four-armed cross, according to the cathedral. Jack Guy, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024 Unions used the space until the ‘80s, and New Landmark United in Christ Church moved in after. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024 Francis’ choice to skip the strenuous speech at the outset of a week that culminates in the Easter celebration of the resurrection of Christ amounted to a highly unusual move that immediately raised concerns about the pope’s health, which is increasingly frail. Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024 On Good Friday, Jeff Hood will commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the hands of the Romans. Frank E. Lockwood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Mar. 2024 What Is the Week Between Palm Sunday and Easter Called? Before Easter, Christians spend a week, known as the Holy Week, celebrating different aspects surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Alison Fox, Parents, 22 Mar. 2024 They were originally dyed red to represent the blood of Jesus Christ. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024 Hildebrandt specialized in addiction treatment and worked mostly with couples and families from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Samantha Wanderer, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Christ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christ. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Christ

biographical name

Jesus see jesus

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