Christ

Pronunciation: /kraɪst/

Definitions of Christ

noun A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, signifying the Anointed One or Messiah in Christian belief

Example Sentences

A1 Christ was born in Bethlehem according to the Bible.

A2 Many people believe in Christ as their savior.

B1 The teachings of Christ emphasize love and forgiveness.

B2 Christians celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas Day.

C1 The life and teachings of Christ have had a profound impact on Western civilization.

C2 Scholars continue to debate the historical existence of Christ and his role in shaping religious beliefs.

Examples of Christ in a Sentence

formal The teachings of Christ have had a profound impact on Western civilization.

informal I'm going to a Christmas party to celebrate the birth of Christ.

slang Oh my Christ, did you see what she was wearing?

figurative She was like a guiding light, a Christ figure in our time of need.

Grammatical Forms of Christ

• past tense: anointed
• plural: Christs
• comparative: more Christ-like
• superlative: most Christ-like
• present tense: Christ
• future tense: will Christ
• perfect tense: has Christed
• continuous tense: is Christing
• singular: Christ
• positive degree: Christ
• infinitive: to Christ
• gerund: Christing
• participle: Christed

Origin and Evolution of Christ

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Christ' comes from the Greek word 'Christos', meaning 'anointed one' or 'chosen one'. It is a title given to Jesus of Nazareth, whom Christians believe to be the Messiah.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'Christ' has become synonymous with Jesus in Christian theology and is used to refer to him as the savior and redeemer of humanity.