antichrist

See Antichrist. By surface analysis, anti- +‎ Christ.

antichrist (plural antichrists)

1. One who works against the teachings of Christ.
   • 1976, “Anarchy in the U.K.”, performed by Sex Pistols:

     I am an antichrist / And I am an anarchist / Don't know what I want / But I know how to get it

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos).

• IPA^(key): /ˌɑn.tiˈkrɪst/, (chiefly used in orthodox Protestantism) /ˌɑn.tiˈxrɪst/

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• Hyphenation: an‧ti‧christ
• Rhymes: -ɪst

antichrist m

1. (chiefly Christianity) Antichrist (the false messiah appearing in the book of Revelation)

• Antichrist (superseded)

antichrist m (plural antichristen)

1. (chiefly Christianity) antichrist

• Afrikaans: antichris