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Chris vs Christ - What's the difference?

chris | christ |

As proper nouns the difference between chris and christ

is that chris is a diminutive of the male given names Christopher and, less commonly, of Christian while Christ is the anointed one or messiah predicted in the Hebrew Bible.

As a noun Christ is

a figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.

As an interjection Christ is

An expletive.

chris

English

Proper noun

  • A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and, less commonly, of Christian.
  • A diminutive of the female name Christina and of its variant forms.
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    christ

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • The anointed one or messiah predicted in the Hebrew Bible.
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    • For there shall arise false Christs , and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
  • (Christianity) A title given to Jesus of Nazareth, seen as the fulfiller of the messianic prophecy; often treated as a personal name.

    • Derived terms

    * antichrist * Body of Christ * christen * Chrislam * christening * Christian * Christianity * Christicide * Christmas * Jesus Christ * Vicar of Christ

    Abbreviations

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    See also

    * Jesus * God *

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (arts) A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ.

    • Interjection

    (en interjection)

    • Synonyms

    * (expletive) God, Jesus Christ

    Usage notes

    Use is considered blasphemous by most Christians.

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