Christ

noun

1
2
or less commonly Christ Jesus : 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
Christlike adjective
Christly adjective

Examples of Christ in a Sentence

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Immanuel United Church of Christ: 2201 Azalea Drive — Immanuel United Church of Christ will have a Christmas in July sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11 and July 12. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025 The behind-the-scenes story of the 1991 Troma Films cult classic Vegas in Space is getting the biopic treatment from director Peaches Christ (drag persona of Joshua Grannell). Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 July 2025 Our mission is not to decide who is beyond salvation, but to embody the inclusive love of Christ. Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 4 July 2025 The former Washington Park United Church of Christ building on 0.43 acre at 400-420 S. Williams St. was sold by that congregation in February for $4 million. Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Christ

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Christ was before the 12th century

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“Christ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Christ. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Christ

biographical name

Jesus see jesus

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