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Definition of Christ
1. Noun. A teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29).
Exact synonyms: Deliverer, Good Shepherd, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus Of Nazareth, Redeemer, Savior, Saviour, The Nazarene
Generic synonyms: Logos, Son, Word, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, Prophet
Specialized synonyms: El Nino
Derivative terms: Christian, Christian, Christly, Deliver, Redeem
Generic synonyms: Logos, Son, Word, Hebrew, Israelite, Jew, Prophet
Specialized synonyms: El Nino
Derivative terms: Christian, Christian, Christly, Deliver, Redeem
2. Noun. Any expected deliverer.
Exact synonyms: Messiah
Generic synonyms: Deliverer, Rescuer, Savior, Saviour
Derivative terms: Messiahship, Messianic
Generic synonyms: Deliverer, Rescuer, Savior, Saviour
Derivative terms: Messiahship, Messianic
Definition of Christ
1. n. The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah.
Medical Definition of Christ
1. J., German dermatologist, 1871-1948. See: Christ-Siemens-Touraine syndrome. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Christ
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