Meaning of the word christ in English

What does christ mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

christ

US /kraɪst/

UK /kraɪst/

the title given to Jesus of Nazareth by Christians, who believe him to be the Son of God and the Messiah

Example:

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Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith.

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The birth of Christ is celebrated at Christmas.

used as an exclamation of surprise, shock, or exasperation

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Oh, Christ, I forgot my wallet!

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Christ, that was a close call!

Synonym:

damn heck gosh jeez goodness

Related Word:

for Christ's sake before Christ