noun
antichrist
ANTEE-kryst
noun
1
In Christian belief, a figure prophesied to oppose Christ and deceive people before the end times.
"Some medieval preachers claimed to identify the Antichrist in their own political rivals."
2
Loosely, anyone or anything seen as working directly against Christian teaching.
"He was mockingly called an antichrist for his outspoken criticism of the church."
How to Use Antichrist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prophesied enemy of Christ in Christian tradition, or loosely, anyone opposed to Christian values.
Word Forms
antichrists plural
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Etymology
Built from anti- ("against") and Christ.