christ

See also: Christ

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Noun

christ (plural christs)

  1. Alternative form of Christ.
    False christs will offer false hope and provide no salvation.

Usage notes

The use of christ with a lowercase c is often to contrast any other christ (messianic figure, whether figurative or literal) with Jesus Christ, the prime figure of the Christian religion.

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