antichrist

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From anti- +‎ Christ.

Noun[edit]

antichrist (plural antichrists)

  1. 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[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑn.tiˈkrɪst/, (chiefly used in orthodox Protestantism) /ˌɑn.tiˈxrɪst/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: an‧ti‧christ
  • Rhymes: -ɪst

Proper noun[edit]

antichrist m

  1. (chiefly Christianity) Antichrist (the false messiah appearing in the book of Revelation)

Alternative forms[edit]

Noun[edit]

antichrist m (plural antichristen)

  1. (chiefly Christianity) antichrist

Descendants[edit]

  • Afrikaans: antichris