noun
antichrist
ANTEE-kryst
Antichrist (noun) means In Christian belief, a figure prophesied to oppose Christ and deceive people before the end times. Example: “Some medieval preachers claimed to identify the Antichrist in their own political rivals.”
noun
1
In Christian belief, a figure prophesied to oppose Christ and deceive people before the end times.
"Some medieval preachers claimed to identify the Antichrist in their own political rivals."
2
Loosely, anyone or anything seen as working directly against Christian teaching.
"He was mockingly called an antichrist for his outspoken criticism of the church."
How to use antichrist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prophesied enemy of Christ in Christian tradition, or loosely, anyone opposed to Christian values.
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Word forms
- Plural
- antichrists
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Etymology
Built from anti- ("against") and Christ.
Frequently asked questions
What does “antichrist” mean?
The word “antichrist” means in Christian belief, a figure prophesied to oppose Christ and deceive people before the end times. In plain terms, a prophesied enemy of Christ in Christian tradition, or loosely, anyone opposed to Christian values.
How do you pronounce “antichrist”?
“Antichrist” is pronounced ANTEE-kryst (/ˈæntaɪˌkɹaɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “antichrist” in a sentence?
Here is “antichrist” used in a sentence: “Some medieval preachers claimed to identify the Antichrist in their own political rivals.”
What part of speech is “antichrist”?
“Antichrist” is a noun.
How many meanings does “antichrist” have?
“Antichrist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Christian belief, a figure prophesied to oppose Christ and deceive people before the end times.
