noun
Christer
KRYST
Christer (noun) means (informal, often mildly disparaging) A person who makes a show of being religious. Example: “He rolled his eyes at the christer who lectured everyone at the party about sin.”
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(informal, often mildly disparaging) A person who makes a show of being religious.
"He rolled his eyes at the christer who lectured everyone at the party about sin."
How to use Christer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who is loudly and publicly religious.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Christers
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Etymology
From "Christ" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for Christer
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What does “Christer” mean?
The word “Christer” means (informal, often mildly disparaging) A person who makes a show of being religious. In plain terms, someone who is loudly and publicly religious.
How do you pronounce “Christer”?
“Christer” is pronounced KRYST (/ˈkɹaɪstɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Christer” in a sentence?
Here is “Christer” used in a sentence: “He rolled his eyes at the christer who lectured everyone at the party about sin.”
What part of speech is “Christer”?
“Christer” is a noun.
