Christ

Pronunciation

• enPR: krīst, IPA ^(key): /kraɪst/

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Proper noun

Proper noun Christ

Christ on the cross

1. In the Christian and Jewish religions, the Christ is the person that God sends to save all humans.

   Accept Christ into your heart, for he is the son of God.

Related words

• Christian
• Christmas

Interjection

Interjection Christ

1. Many people use Christ when they are surprised or not happy about something. Some people do not like to use this phrase, as they think this is blasphemy (an insult to God).
   • Synonym: Jesus

   Christ, that's heavy.

   Holy Christ! Can't you do anything right?