noun
Christ
kryst
noun
1
The title given to Jesus of Nazareth as the promised messiah in Christian belief.
"Christians believe Christ rose from the dead."
interjection
1
Used to express shock, frustration, or surprise.
""Christ, that was close!" he muttered after the near-miss."
How to Use Christ
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe religious title for Jesus, or (lower-case in speech) a strong exclamation.
When to use it
Using it as an exclamation is considered profanity by many and can offend religious readers.
Word Forms
Christs plural
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Etymology
From Latin Christus, from Ancient Greek Khristós ("the anointed one"), itself a translation of the Hebrew word behind "messiah."