Christ

Christ

noun \ˈkrīst\

Definition of CHRIST

1

:  messiah

2

:  jesus

3

:  an ideal type of humanity

4

Christian Science :  the ideal truth that comes as a divine manifestation of God to destroy incarnate error

— Christ·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

— Christ·ly \-lē\ adjective

Origin of CHRIST

Middle English Crist, from Old English, from Latin Christus, from Greek Christos, literally, anointed, from chriein

First Known Use: before 12th century

Christ

biographical name

Definition of CHRIST

Jesus — see jesus