antichrist

See also: Antichrist

English

Etymology

From anti- + Christ.

Noun

antichrist (plural antichrists)

  1. One who works against the teachings of Christ.
    • 1976, “Anarchy in the U.K.”, performed by Sex Pistols:
      I am an antichrist / And I am an anarchist / Don't know what I want / But I know how to get it

Translations

Dutch

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑn.tiˈkrɪst/, (chiefly used in orthodox Protestantism) /ˌɑn.tiˈxrɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: an‧ti‧christ
  • Rhymes: -ɪst

Proper noun

antichrist m

  1. (chiefly Christianity) Antichrist (the false messiah appearing in the book of Revelation)

Alternative forms

Noun

antichrist m (plural antichristen)

  1. (chiefly Christianity) antichrist

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: antichris
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