Antichrist Definition

ăntĭ-krīst, ăntī-
noun
The great enemy of Christ expected by the early Church and historically by many branches of Christianity to rise to power in the last days before the Second Coming.
American Heritage
An opponent of or disbeliever in Christ.
Webster's New World
One who actively denies or opposes Christianity.
American Heritage
The great antagonist of Christ, expected to spread universal evil before the end of the world but finally to be conquered at Christ's second coming: 1 John 2:18
Webster's New World
A false Christ.
Webster's New World
pronoun

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

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Other Word Forms of Antichrist

Noun

Singular:
antichrist
Plural:
antichrists

Origin of Antichrist

  • Middle English Antecrist from Old French and from Old English both from Late Latin Antichrīstus from Late Greek Antikhrīstos Greek anti- anti- Greek Khrīstos Christ Christ

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • anti- +‎ Christ

    From Wiktionary

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