Antichrist
See also: antichrist
English
Alternative forms
- anti-Christ
Etymology
From Middle English Antecrist, from late Old English Antecrist, from Latin antichristus, from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos). Analysable as anti- + Christ.
The modern spelling of the word is due to an effort to reflect the Latin etymon.
Proper noun
Antichrist
- (Christianity, Islam) The false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will lead the abomination in the end times.
Usage notes
In contemporary English, is often (but not always) preceded by the definite article: the Antichrist.
Synonyms
- dajjal (Islam only)
Translations
one under the direct control of the Devil
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Pronunciation
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Proper noun
Antichrist m
- Superseded spelling of antichrist.
German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈantiˌkʁɪst/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɪst
Proper noun
der Antichrist m (proper noun, strong, usually definite, definite genitive des Antichristen or des Antichrists)
- (Christianity) Antichrist
Declension
Declension of Antichrist [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular | ||
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def. | noun | |
nominative | der | Antichrist |
genitive | des | Antichristen, Antichrists |
dative | dem | Antichristen |
accusative | den | Antichrist |
Noun
Antichrist m (weak, genitive Antichristen, plural Antichristen)
- (Christianity) antichrist
Declension
Declension of Antichrist [masculine, weak]
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | ein | der | Antichrist | die | Antichristen |
genitive | eines | des | Antichristen | der | Antichristen |
dative | einem | dem | Antichristen | den | Antichristen |
accusative | einen | den | Antichristen | die | Antichristen |
See also
- Antichristus