Antichrist

See also: antichrist

English

Alternative forms

  • anti-Christ

Etymology

From Latin antichristus, from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos). Analysable as anti- + Christ.

Proper noun

Antichrist

  1. (Christianity, Islam) One under the direct control of the Devil, who will lead the abomination in the end times.

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German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈantiˌkʁɪst/
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Noun

Antichrist m (genitive Antichrist or Antichristen or Antichrists, plural Antichristen or Antichriste)

  1. Antichrist

Usage notes

  • The commonest inflection is with an invariable singular and a plural in -en. Normal weak and strong declensions are also possible.

Declension

See also

  • Antichristus
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