antichrist
See also: Antichrist
English
Noun
antichrist (plural antichrists)
- 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
someone that works against the teachings of Christ
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Dutch
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɑn.tiˈkrɪst/, (chiefly used in orthodox Protestantism) /ˌɑn.tiˈxrɪst/
Audio (file) - Hyphenation: an‧ti‧christ
- Rhymes: -ɪst
Proper noun
antichrist m
- (chiefly Christianity) Antichrist (the false messiah appearing in the book of Revelation)
Alternative forms
- Antichrist (superseded)
Descendants
- Afrikaans: antichris
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