Antichrist

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English

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Etymology

From Middle English Antecrist, from late Old English Antecrist, from Latin antichristus, from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos). By surface analysis, anti- +‎ Christ.

The modern spelling of the word is due to an effort to reflect the Latin etymon.

Proper noun

Antichrist

  1. (Christianity, Islam) A false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will usher in the abomination in the end times; a false prophet.

Usage notes

In contemporary English, is often (but not always) preceded by the definite article: the Antichrist.

N.b. that, although typically denoting a single figure in modern usage, the term was originally used to describe any of several people prophesied to fill this role.

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Proper noun

Antichrist m

  1. Superseded spelling of antichrist.

German

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Proper noun

der Antichrist m (proper noun, strong, usually definite, definite genitive des Antichristen or des Antichrists)

  1. (Christianity) Antichrist

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Noun

Antichrist m (weak, genitive Antichristen, plural Antichristen)

  1. (Christianity) antichrist

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