English-Thai Dictionary
Christ
INT คำอุทาน แสดง ความแปลกใจ หรือ ตกใจ kam-ud-tan-sa-daeng-kwam-plaek-jai-rue-tok-jai
Christ
N พระคริสต์ พระเยซูคริสต์ Jesus Jesus Christ pra-khrid
Christian
N คริสตศาสนิกชน ผู้ ที่ นับถือ ศาสนาคริสต์ krid-sad-sa-nik-ka-chon
Christianity
N ศาสนาคริสต์ religion of Christ sad-sa-na-khrid
Christmas
N คริสต์มาส เทศกาล เฉลิมฉลอง การ เกิด ของ พระเยซูคริสต์ ใน วันที่ 25 ธันวาคม ของ ทุกปี Christmastime Christmas Day krid-mad
chrism
N น้ำมัน มนต์ ที่ ใช้ ใน โบสถ์
chrisom
N เสื้อคลุม หรือ ผ้า สี ขาว ที่ เด็ก ใส่ เข้า พิธี ชำระล้าง ให้ บริสุทธิ์ chrism
christ
N พระเยซูคริสต์
christcross
N รูป ไม้กางเขน เครื่องหมาย กางเขน
christen
VT ทำพิธี ล้างบาป และ ตั้งชื่อ ให้ name baptize tam-pi-ti-lang-bab-lae-tang-chue-hai
christendom
N ชาว คริสเตียน ศาสนาคริสต์
christian
N ชาว คริสเตียน
christianism
N พิธี และ คัมภีร์ ของ ชาว คริสเตียน
christianity
N ศาสนาคริสต์ การ เป็น คริสเตียน
christianize
VT เปลี่ยนเป็น นับถือ ศาสนาคริสต์ pian-pen-nab-thue-sad-sa-na-khrid
christless
A ที่ ไม่มี ศาสนา ที่ ไม่ใช่ คริสเตียน
christly
A เกี่ยวกับ พระเยซูคริสต์
christmas
N วัน คริสต์มาส (วัน ประสูติ ของ พระเยซู เทศกาล คริสต์มาส
christmastide
N เทศกาล คริสต์มาส Christmastime
christology
N คริสตศาสนา วิทยา
christophany
N การ ปรากฏตัว หลัง คืนชีพ ของ พระเยซู
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
CHRISM
n.Unguent; unction. In the Romish and Greek churches, oil consecrated by the bishop, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, and extreme unction. It is prepared on holy Thursday with much ceremony, and in some cases, mixed with balsam.
CHRISMAL
a.Pertaining to chrism.
CHRISMATION
n.The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil; in baptism, by the priest; in confirmation, by the bishop. In ordination, it is usually styled unction.
CHRISMATORY
n.A vessel to hold the oil for chrism.
CHRISOM
n.[See Chrism. ] a child that dies within a month after its birth; so called from the chrisom-cloth, a linen cloth anointed with holy oil, which was formerly laid over a childs face when it was baptized. Also, the cloth itself.
CHRIST, THE ANOINTED
n.an appellation given to the Savior of the World, and synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah. It was a custom of antiquity to consecrate persons to the sacerdotal and regal offices by anointing them with oil.
CHRISTEN
v.t. 1. To baptize, or rather to baptize and name; to initiate into the visible church of Christ by the application of water; applied to persons. And as a name is given to the person in the ceremony, hence,
2. To name; to denominate; applied to things.
CHRISTENDOM
n. 1. The territories, countries or regions inhabited by Christians, or those who profess to believe in the Christian religion.
2. The whole body of Christians.
3. Christianity; the Christian religion; as, while Christendom prevailed.
CHRISTENED
pp. Baptized and named; initiated into Christianity.
CHRISTENING
ppr. The act or ceremony of baptizing and naming; initiation into the Christian religion.
CHRISTIAN
n. 1. A believer in the religion of Christ.
2. A professor of his belief in the religion of Christ.
3. A real disciple of Christ; one who believes in the truth of the Christian religion, and studies to follow the example, and obey the precepts, of Christ; a believer in Christ who is characterized by real piety.
4. In a general sense, the word Christians includes all who are born in a Christian country or of Christian parents.
CHRISTIAN
a.[See the noun. ] 1. Pertaining to Christ, taught by him, or received from him; as the Christian religion; Christian doctrines.
2. Professing the religion of Christ; as a Christian friend.
3. Belonging to the religion of Christ; relating to Christ, or to his doctrines, precepts and example; as christian profession and practice.
4. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as courts Christian.
CHRISTIAN
v.t.To baptize.
CHRISTIANISM
n. 1. The Christian religion.
2. The nations professing Christianity.
CHRISTIANITE
n.A newly discovered Vesuvian mineral; its primitive form is that of an oblique rectangular prism; its colors brown, yellow or reddish.
CHRISTANIZE
v.t.To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.
CHRISTIANLIKE
a.Becoming a Christian.
CHRISTIANLY
adv. In a Christian manner; in a manner becoming the principles of the Christian religion, or the profession of that religion.
CHRISTIAN-NAME
n.The name given in baptism, as distinct from the gentilitious or surname.
CHRISTIANOGRAPHY
n.A description of Christian nations.
CHRISTMAS
n. 1. The festival of the Christian church observed annually on the 25th day of December, in memory of the birth of Chris, and celebrated by a particular church service. The festival includes twelve days
2. Christmas-day.
CHRISTMAS-BOX
n.A box in which little presents are deposited at Christmas.
CHRISTMAS-DAY
n.The twenty fifth day of December, when Christmas is celebrated.
CHRISTMAS-FLOWER
n.Hellebore.
CHRISTMAS-ROSE
n.A plant of the genus Helleborus, producing beautiful white flowers about Christmas.
CHRISTS-THORN
n.The Rhamnus paliurus, a deciduous shrub, a native of Palestine and the South of Europe. It has two thorns at each joint, and is supposed to have been the sort of which the crown of thorns for our Savior was made.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
CHRISM
Chrism, n. Etym: [OE. crisme, from AS. crisma; also OE. creme, fr. OF. cresme, like the AS. word fr. LL. chrisma, fr. Gr. friare, fricare, to rub, Skr. gharsh, E. friable, friction. Cf. Chrisom. ] (Gr. & R. C. Church
1. Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
2. The same as Chrisom.
CHRISMAL
Chris "mal, a. Etym: [LL. chrismalis.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to or used in chrism.
CHRISMATION
Chris *ma "tion, n. Etym: [LL. chrismatio.]
Defn: The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil. Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor.
CHRISMATORY
Chris "ma *to *ry, n. Etym: [LL. chrismatorium.]
Defn: A cruet or vessel in which chrism is kept.
CHRISOM
Chris "om, n. Etym: [See Chrism. ]
1. A white cloth, anointed with chrism, or a white mantle thrown over a child when baptized or christened. [Obs. ]
2. A child which died within a month after its baptism; -- so called from the chrisom cloth which was used as a shroud for it. [Obs. ] Blount.
CHRIST
Christ, n. Etym: [L. Christus, Gr. chri `ein to anoint. See Chrism. ]
Defn: The Anointed; an appellation given to Jesus, the Savior. It is synonymous with the Hebrew Messiah.
CHRISTCROSS
CHRISTCROSS Christ "cross `, n.
1. The mark of the cross, as cut, painted, written, or stamped on certain objects, -- sometimes as the sign of 12 o'clock on a dial. The fescue of the dial is upon the christcross of noon. Old Play. Nares.
2. The beginning and the ending. [Obs. ] Quarles.
CHRISTCROSS-ROW
CHRISTCROSS-ROW Christ "cross-row `,
Defn: The alphabet; -- formerly so called, either from the cross usually set before it, or from a superstitious custom, sometimes practiced, of writing it in the form of a cross, by way of a charm. From infant conning of the Christcross-row. Wordsworth.
CHRISTEN
Chris "ten, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christened; p. pr. & vb. n.Christening. ] Etym: [AS. cristnian to make a Christian, fr. cristen a Christian. ]
1. To baptize and give a Christian name to.
2. To give a name; to denominate. "Christen the thing what you will. " Bp. Burnet.
3. To Christianize. [Obs. ] Jer. Taylor.
4. To use for the first time. [Colloq. ]
CHRISTENDOM
Chris "ten *dom, n. Etym: [AS. cristend; cristen a Christian + -dom. ]
1. The profession of faith in Christ by baptism; hence, the Christian religion, or the adoption of it. [Obs. ] Shak.
2. The name received at baptism; or, more generally, any name or appelation. [Obs. ] Pretty, fond, adoptious christendoms. Shak.
3. That portion of the world in which Christianity prevails, or which is governed under Christian institutions, in distinction from heathen or Mohammedan lands. The Arian doctrine which then divided Christendom. Milton A wide and still widening Christendom. Coleridge.
4. The whole body of Christians. Hooker.
CHRISTIAN
Chris "tian, n. Etym: [L. christianus, Gr. cristen. See Christ. ]
1. One who believes, or professes or is assumed to believe, in Jesus Christ, and the truth as taught by Him; especially, one whose inward and outward life is conformed to the doctrines of Christ. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts xi. 26.
2. One born in a Christian country or of Christian parents, and who has not definitely becomes an adherent of an opposing system.
3. (Eccl.) (a ) One of a Christian denomination which rejects human creeds as bases of fellowship, and sectarian names. They are congregational in church government, and baptize by immersion. They are also called Disciples of Christ, and Campbellites. (b ) One of a sect (called Christian Connection ) of open-communion immersionists. The Bible is their only authoritative rule of faith and practice.
Note: In this sense, often pronounced, but not by the members of the sects, kris "chan.
CHRISTIAN
CHRISTIAN Chris "tian, a.
1. Pertaining to Christ or his religion; as, Christian people.
3. Pertaining to the church; ecclesiastical; as, a Christian court. Blackstone.
4. Characteristic of Christian people; civilized; kind; kindly; gentle; beneficent. The graceful tact; the Christian art. Tennyson. Christian Commission. See under Commission. -- Christian court. Same as Ecclesiastical court. -- Christian era, the present era, commencing with the birth of Christ. It is supposed that owing to an error of a monk (Dionysius Exiguus, d. about 556 ) employed to calculate the era, its commencement was fixed three or four years too late, so that 189 should be 1893 or 1894. -- Christian name, the name given in baptism, as distinct from the family name, or surname.
CHRISTIAN ERA
CHRISTIAN ERA Christian Era.
Defn: The era in use in all Christian countries, which was intended to commence with the birth of Christ. The era as now established was first used by Dionysius Exiguus (died about 54 ), who placed the birth of Christ on the 25th of December in the year of Rome 754,which year he counted as 1 a. d. This date for Christ's birth is now generally thought to be about four years too late.
CHRISTIANISM
Chris `tian *ism, n. Etym: [L. christianismus, Gr. christianisme. ]
1. The Christian religion. [Obs. ] Milton.
2. The Christian world; Christendom. [Obs. ] Johnson
CHRISTIANITE
Chris "tian *ite, n. Etym: [In sense (a ) named after Christian Frederic, of Denmark; in sense (b ) after Christian VII., of Denmark. ] (Min. ) (a ) Same as Anorthite. [R.] (b ) See Phillipsite.
CHRISTIANITY
Chris *tian "i *ty, n. Etym: [OE. cristiente, OF. cristienté, F.chrétienté, fr. L. christianitas. ]
1. The religion of Christians; the system of doctrines and precepts taught by Christ.
2. Practical conformity of one's inward and outward life to the spirit of the Christian religion
3. The body of Christian believers. [Obs. ] To Walys fled the christianitee Of olde Britons. Chaucer.
CHRISTIANIZATION
CHRISTIANIZATION Chris `tian *i *za "tion, n.
Defn: The act or process of converting or being converted to a true Christianity.
CHRISTIANIZE
Chris "tian *ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Christianized (; p. pr. vb. n.Christianizing.] Etym: [Cf. F. christianiser, L. christianizare, fr. Gr.
1. To make Christian; to convert to Christianity; as, to Christianize pagans.
2. To imbue with or adapt to Christian principles. Christianized philosophers. I. Taylor.
CHRISTIANIZE
CHRISTIANIZE Chris "tian *ize, v. i.
Defn: To adopt the character or belief of a Christian; to become Christian. The pagans began to Christianize. Latham.
CHRISTIANLIKE
CHRISTIANLIKE Chris "tian *like `, a.
Defn: Becoming to a Christian. A virtuous and a Christianlike conclusion. Shak.
CHRISTIANLY
CHRISTIANLY Chris "tian *ly, adv.
Defn: In a manner becoming the principles of the Christian religion. Sufferings... patiently and Christianly borne. Sharp.
CHRISTIANLY
CHRISTIANLY Chris "tian *ly, a.
Defn: Christianlike. Longfellow.
CHRISTIANNESS
CHRISTIANNESS Chris "tian *ness, n.
Defn: Consonance with the doctrines of Christianity. [Obs. ] Hammond.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Christian Science.
Defn: A system of healing disease of mind and body which teaches that all cause and effect is mental, and that sin, sickness, and death will be destroyed by a full understanding of the Divine Principle of Jesus' teaching and healing. The system was founded by Rev. Mary Baker Glover Eddy, of Concord, N. H., in 1866, and bases its teaching on the Scriptures as understood by its adherents.
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST
CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST Christian Scientist.
Defn: A believer in Christian Science; one who practices its teachings.
CHRISTIAN SENECA
CHRISTIAN SENECA Christian Seneca.
Defn: Joseph Hall (1574 -- 1656 ), Bishop of Norwich, a divine eminent as a moralist.
CHRISTIAN SOCIALISM
CHRISTIAN SOCIALISM Christian Socialism.
Defn: Any theory or system that aims to combine the teachings of Christ with the teachings of socialism in their applications to life; Christianized socialism; esp. , the principles of this nature advocated by F. D. Maurice, Charles Kingsley, and others in England about 185 . -- Christian socialist.
CHRISTLESS
CHRISTLESS Christ "less, a.
Defn: Without faith in Christ; unchristian. Tennyson.
CHRISTLIKE
CHRISTLIKE Christ "like `, a.
Defn: Resembling Christ in character, actions, etc. -- Christ "like `ness, n.
CHRISTLY
CHRISTLY Christ "ly, a.
Defn: Christlike. H. Bushnell.
CHRISTMAS
Christ "mas, n. Etym: [Christ + mass. ]
Defn: An annual church festival (December 25 ) and in some States a legal holiday, in memory of the birth of Christ, often celebrated by a particular church service, and also by special gifts, greetings, and hospitality. Christmas box. (a ) A box in which presents are deposited at Christmas. (b ) A present or small gratuity given to young people and servants at Christmas; a Christmas gift. -- Christmas carol, a carol sung at, or suitable for, Christmas. -- Christmas day. Same as Christmas. -- Christmas eve, the evening before Christmas. -- Christmas fern (Bot. ), an evergreen North American fern (Aspidium acrostichoides ), which is much used for decoration in winter. -- Christmas flower, Christmas rose, the black hellebore, a poisonous plant of the buttercup family, which in Southern Europe often produces beautiful roselike flowers midwinter. -- Christmas tree, a small evergreen tree, set up indoors, to be decorated with bonbons, presents, etc. , and illuminated on Christmas eve.
CHRISTMASTIDE
Christ "mas *tide `, n. Etym: [Christmas + tide time. ]
Defn: The season of Christmas.
CHRISTOCENTRIC
Chris "to *cen "tric, a. Etym: [Christ + centric. ]
Defn: Making Christ the center, about whom all things are grouped, as in religion or history; tending toward Christ, as the central object of thought or emotion. J. W. Chadwick.
CHRISTOLOGY
Chris *tol "o *gy, n. Etym: [Crist + -logy. ]
Defn: A treatise on Christ; that department of theology which treats of the personality, attributes, or life of Christ.
CHRISTOM
CHRISTOM Chris "tom, n.
Defn: See Chrisom. [Obs. ] Shak.
CHRISTOPHANY
Chris *toph "a *ny, n. Etym: [Christ + Gr.
Defn: An appearance of Christ, as to his disciples after the crucifixion.
CHRIST'S-THORN
CHRIST'S-THORN Christ's-thorn `, n. (Bot. )
Defn: One of several prickly or thorny shrubs found in Palestine, especially the Paliurus aculeatus, Zizyphus Spina-Christi, and Z. vulgaris. The last bears the fruit called jujube, and may be considered to have been the most readily obtainable for the Crown of Thorns.
New American Oxford Dictionary
chrism
chrism |ˈkrizəm ˈkrɪzəm | ▶noun a mixture of oil and balsam, consecrated and used for anointing at baptism and in other rites of Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. ORIGIN Old English, from medieval Latin crisma, ecclesiastical Latin chrisma, from Greek khrisma ‘anointing, ’ from khriein ‘anoint. ’
Chrismation
Chris ma tion |krizˈmāSHən krɪsˌmeɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a rite in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches that is comparable and similar to confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin chrismatio (n- ), from chrismare ‘to anoint. ’
chrisom
chris om |ˈkrizəm ˈkrɪzəm | ▶noun historical a white robe put on a child at baptism. ORIGIN Middle English: alteration of chrism, representing a popular pronunciation with two syllables.
Chrissake
Chris sake |krī (s )ˈsāk kraɪ (s )ˌseɪk |(also Chrissakes ) ▶noun (in phrase for Chrissake ) informal for Christ's sake (used as an exclamation, typically of annoyance or exasperation ): for Chrissake, listen to me! ORIGIN 1920s: representing a pronunciation.
Chrissie
Chrissie |ˈkrɪsi |(also Chrissy ) ▶noun Brit. informal Christmas.
Christ
Christ |krīst kraɪst | ▶noun the title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth (see Jesus ). ▶exclam. an oath used to express irritation, dismay, or surprise. PHRASES before Christ full form of BC. DERIVATIVES Christ hood |-ˌho͝od |noun, Christ like |-ˌlīk |adjective, Christ ly adjective ORIGIN Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning ‘anointed, ’ from khriein ‘anoint, ’ translating Hebrew māšīaḥ ‘Messiah. ’
Christadelphian
Chris ta del phi an |ˌkristəˈdelfēən ˌkrɪstəˈdɛlfiən | ▶noun a member of a Christian sect, founded in the US in 1848, that claims to return to the beliefs and practices of the earliest disciples and holds that Christ will return in power to set up a worldwide theocracy beginning at Jerusalem. ▶adjective of or adhering to this sect and its beliefs. ORIGIN from late Greek Khristadelphos ‘in brotherhood with Christ ’ (from Khristos ‘Christ ’ + adelphos ‘brother ’) + -ian .
Christchurch
Christ church |ˈkrīs (t )ˌCHərCH ˈkraɪstˌtʃərtʃ | a city in New Zealand, on the eastern coast of South Island; pop. 348,435 (2006 ).
christen
chris ten |ˈkrisən ˈkrɪsn | ▶verb [ with obj. ] give (a baby ) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church: [ with obj. and complement ] : their second daughter was christened Jeanette. • give to (someone or something ) a name that reflects a notable quality or characteristic: [ with obj. and complement ] : a person so creepy that his colleagues christened him “Millipede. ” • dedicate (a vessel, building, etc. ) ceremonially: their first garbage truck was christened with a bottle of champagne. • informal use for the first time: let's get steaks and christen the new grill. DERIVATIVES chris ten er |ˈkris (ə )nər |noun ORIGIN Old English crīstnian ‘make Christian, ’ from crīsten ‘Christian, ’ from Latin Christianus, from Christus ‘Christ. ’
Christendom
Chris ten dom |ˈkrisəndəm ˈkrɪsndəm | ▶noun dated the worldwide body or society of Christians. • the Christian world: the greatest church in Christendom. ORIGIN Old English crīstendōm, from crīsten (see christen ) + -dōm (see -dom ).
Christer
Christ er |ˈkrīstər ˈkraɪstər | ▶noun informal a sanctimonious or ostentatiously pious Christian.
Christian
Chris tian |ˈkrisCHən ˈkrɪstʃən | ▶adjective of, relating to, or professing Christianity or its teachings: the Christian Church. • informal having or showing qualities associated with Christians, esp. those of decency, kindness, and fairness. ▶noun a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Jesus Christ and his teachings. DERIVATIVES Chris tian i za tion |ˌkrisCHənəˈzāSHən |noun, Chris tian ize |-ˌnīz |verb, Chris tian ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin Christianus, from Greek Christianos (see Christ ).
Christian, Fletcher
Chris tian, Fletcher |ˈkrisCHən ˈkrɪstʃən | ( c. 1764 –93 ), English seaman and mutineer. In April 1789, as first mate under Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty, he seized the ship and cast Bligh and others adrift. In 1790, the mutineers settled on Pitcairn Island, where Christian was probably killed by Tahitians.
Christian Aid
Chris |tian Aid |krɪstʃənˈeɪd | a charity supported by most of the Christian Churches in the UK and operating chiefly in developing countries, where it works for disaster relief and supports development projects.
Christian Brothers
Chris tian Broth ers a Roman Catholic lay teaching order founded in France in 1684.
Christian era
Chris tian e ra |ˈkrɪstʃən ˈɛrə | ▶noun (the Christian era ) the period of time that begins with the traditional date of Christ's birth.
Christiania
Chris ti an i a |ˌkristēˈanēə, ˌkrisCHē -ˌkrɪstiˈæniə |(also Kristiania ) former name (1624 –1924 ) of Oslo.
Christianity
Chris ti an i ty |ˌkrisCHēˈanitē krɪstiˈænəti | ▶noun the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices. • Christian quality or character: his Christianity sustained him. Christianity is today the world's most widespread religion, with more than a billion members, mainly divided between the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. It originated among the Jewish followers of Jesus of Nazareth, who believed that he was the promised Messiah (or ‘Christ ’), but the Christian Church soon became an independent organization, largely through the missionary efforts of St. Paul. In 313 Constantine ended official persecution in the Roman Empire and in 380 Theodosius I recognized it as the state religion. Most Christians believe in one God in three Persons (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ) and that Jesus is the Son of God who rose from the dead after being crucified; a Christian hopes to attain eternal life after death through faith in Jesus Christ and tries to live by his teachings as recorded in the New Testament. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French crestiente, from crestien ‘Christian, ’ influenced by late Latin christianitas, from Latin Christianus, from Christus ‘Christ. ’
Christian name
Chris tian name |ˈkrɪstʃən ˌneɪm | ▶noun a name given to an individual that distinguishes him or her from other members of the same family and is used as an address of familiarity; a forename, esp. one given at baptism. usage: In recognition of the fact that English-speaking societies have many religions and cultures, not just Christian ones, the term Christian name has largely given way, at least in official contexts, to alternative terms such as given name, first name, or forename .
Christian Science
Chris tian Sci ence |ˌkrɪstʃən ˈsaɪəns | ▶noun the beliefs and practices of the Church of Christ Scientist, a Christian sect founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. Members hold that only God and the mind have ultimate reality, and that sin and illness are illusions that can be overcome by prayer and faith. DERIVATIVES Chris tian Sci en tist noun
Christiansted
Chris tian sted |ˈkrisCHənˌsted ˈkrɪstʃənstɛd | a resort town on Saint Croix Island in the US Virgin Islands, once the capital of the Danish West Indies; pop. 2,700 (est. 2009 ).
Christie
Chris tie |ˈkristē ˈkrɪsti | ▶noun ( pl. Christies ) Skiing, dated a sudden turn in which the skis are kept parallel, used for changing direction fast or stopping short. ORIGIN 1920s (earlier as Christiania ): named after Christiania in Norway.
Christie, Dame Agatha
Chris tie, Dame Agatha |ˈkristē ˈkrɪsti | (1890 –1976 ), English writer of detective fiction and plays. Many of her novels feature the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot or the resourceful Miss Marple. Her play The Mousetrap (1952 ) has run continuously since 1952 on the London stage. Other notable works: Murder on the Orient Express (1934 ) and Death on the Nile (1937 ).
Christie, Linford
Chris tie, Linford |ˈkristē ˈkrɪsti | (1960 –), Jamaican-born British sprinter who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 meters in 1992 and the world championship title at this distance in 1993.
Christingle
Chris tin gle |ˈkristiNGgəl ˈkrɪstɪŋɡəl | ▶noun a lighted candle symbolizing Christ as the light of the world, held by children esp. at a special Advent service originating in the Moravian Church. ORIGIN 1950s: probably from German dialect Christkindl ‘Christ child, Christmas gift. ’
Christmas
Christ mas |ˈkrisməs ˈkrɪsməs | ▶noun ( pl. Christmases ) the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on December 25 in the Western Church. • the period immediately before and after December 25: we had guests over Christmas. ▶exclam. informal expressing surprise, dismay, or despair. DERIVATIVES Christ mas sy |-məsē |adjective ORIGIN Old English Crīstes mæsse (see Christ, Mass ).
Christmas beetle
Christ |mas bee ¦tle ▶noun any of a number of South African or Australian cicadas or beetles that are abundant or noticeable during the summer.
Christmas box
Christ |mas box ▶noun Brit. a present given at Christmas to tradespeople and employees.
Christmas cactus
Christ mas cac tus ▶noun a Brazilian cactus with branching stems of glossy green, flat, broad, tooth-edged sections, the tips of which bear long flowers, typically red or pink, with recurved outer petals. Christmas cacti are widely cultivated as houseplants. [Schlumbergera bridgesii (or Zygocactus bridgesii ), family Cactaceae. ]
Christmas cake
Christ |mas cake ▶noun Brit. a rich fruit cake covered with marzipan and icing, eaten at Christmas.
Christmas card
Christ mas card |ˈkrɪsməs ˌkɑrd | ▶noun a greeting card sent at Christmas.
Christmas Day
Christ mas Day ▶noun December 25, the day on which the festival of Christmas is celebrated.
Christmas disease
Christ |mas dis |ease |ˈkrɪsməsdɪziːz | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a form of haemophilia caused by deficiency of the blood-clotting factor IX rather than the more common factor VIII. ORIGIN 1950s: from the name of Stephen Christmas, the first patient examined in detail.
Christmas Eve
Christ mas Eve |ˈkrɪsməs ˈˌiv | ▶noun December 24, the day or evening before Christmas Day.
Christmas fern
Christ mas fern ▶noun an evergreen fern with dark green leathery fronds that grow in circular clumps from a central rootstock. [Polystichum acrostichoides, family Polypodiaceae. ]
Christmas flower
Christ |mas flower ▶noun S. African the hydrangea, which in South Africa blooms at Christmas.
Christmas Island
Christ mas Is land 1 an island in the Indian Ocean, 200 miles (350 km ) south of Java, administered as an external territory of Australia since 1958; pop. 1,400 (est. 2009 ). 2 former name (until 1981 ) of Kiritimati.
Christmas pudding
Christ |mas pud |ding ▶noun Brit. a rich boiled pudding eaten at Christmas, made with flour, suet, and dried fruit.
Christmas rose
Christ |mas rose ▶noun 1 a small white-flowered winter-blooming hellebore, grown as a houseplant. ●Helleborus niger, family Ranunculaceae. 2 S. African another term for Christmas flower.
Christmas stocking
Christ mas stock ing |ˈkrɪsməs ˌstɑkɪŋ | ▶noun a long sock or similar receptacle hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.
Christmas tree
Christ mas tree |ˈkrɪsməs ˌtri | ▶noun a real or artificial evergreen tree set up and decorated with lights and ornaments as part of Christmas celebrations.
Christo-
Christo- ▶comb. form of or relating to Christ: Christocentric | Christology. ORIGIN from Latin Christus or Greek Khristos ‘Christ. ’
Christocentric
Chris to cen tric |ˈkristəˈsentrik, ˌkrī -ˌkrɪstəˈsɛntrɪk | ▶adjective having Christ as its center: a thoroughly Christocentric theology.
Christogram
Chris to gram |ˈkristəˌgram ˈkrɪstəɡræm | ▶noun a symbol for Christ, consisting of the Greek letters chi (Χ ) and rho (Ρ ).
Christology
Chris tol o gy |krisˈtäləjē krɪsˈtɑləʤi | ▶noun the branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ. DERIVATIVES Chris to log i cal |ˌkristlˈäjikəl |adjective, Chris to log i cal ly |ˌkristlˈäjik (ə )lē |adverb
Christopher, St.
Chris to pher, St. |ˈkristəfər ˈkrɪstəfər | a legendary Christian martyr, adopted as the patron saint of travelers, since it is said that he once carried Christ in the form of a child across a river.
Christopher, Warren
Chris to pher, Warren |ˈkristəfər ˈkrɪstəfər | (1925 –), US statesman and lawyer; full name Warren Minor Christopher. He served as secretary of state 1993 –97 in President Bill Clinton's administration.
christophine
chris to phine |ˈkristəˌfēn ˈkrɪstəfin |(also christophene ) ▶noun another term for chayote ( sense 1 ). ORIGIN probably based on the French given name Christophe.
Christ's thorn
Christ's thorn ▶noun a thorny shrub popularly supposed to have formed Christ's crown of thorns, in particular: [● either of two shrubs related to the buckthorn: Paliurus spina-christi (also called Jerusalem thorn ) and Ziziphus spina-christi (also called crown of thorns ), family Rhamnaceae. ]
Oxford Dictionary
chrism
chrism |ˈkrɪz (ə )m | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a mixture of oil and balsam, consecrated and used for anointing at baptism and in other rites of Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. ORIGIN Old English, from medieval Latin crisma, ecclesiastical Latin chrisma, from Greek khrisma ‘anointing ’, from khriein ‘anoint ’.
Chrismation
Chris ma tion |krizˈmāSHən krɪsˌmeɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a rite in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches that is comparable and similar to confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin chrismatio (n- ), from chrismare ‘to anoint. ’
chrisom
chrisom |ˈkrɪz (ə )m |(also chrisom-cloth ) ▶noun historical a white robe put on a child at baptism, and used as its shroud if it died within the month. ORIGIN Middle English: alteration of chrism, representing a popular pronunciation with two syllables.
Chrissake
Chrissake |ˈkrʌɪseɪk |(also Chrissakes ) ▶noun (in phrase for Chrissake ) informal for Christ's sake (used as an exclamation of annoyance or exasperation ): for Chrissake, listen to me! ORIGIN 1920s: representing a pronunciation.
Chrissie
Chrissie |ˈkrɪsi |(also Chrissy ) ▶noun Brit. informal Christmas.
Christ
Christ |krʌɪst | ▶noun the title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus. ▶exclamation an oath used to express irritation, dismay, or surprise. PHRASES before Christ full form of BC. DERIVATIVES Christhood noun, Christlike adjective, Christly adjective ORIGIN Old English Crīst, from Latin Christus, from Greek Khristos, noun use of an adjective meaning ‘anointed ’, from khriein ‘anoint ’, translating Hebrew māšīaḥ ‘Messiah ’.
Christadelphian
Christadelphian |ˌkrɪstəˈdɛlfɪən | ▶noun a member of a Christian sect, founded in America in 1848, which claims to return to the beliefs and practices of the earliest disciples and holds that Christ will return in power to set up a worldwide theocracy beginning at Jerusalem. ▶adjective of or adhering to the Christadelphian sect and its beliefs. ORIGIN from late Greek Khristadelphos ‘in brotherhood with Christ ’ (from Greek Khristos ‘Christ ’ + adelphos ‘brother ’) + -ian .
Christchurch
Christ |church |ˈkrʌɪsttʃəːtʃ | a city on the South Island, New Zealand; pop. 348,435 (2006 ).
christen
chris |ten |ˈkrɪs (ə )n | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 give (a baby ) a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church: [ with obj. and complement ] : their second daughter was christened Jeanette. • give a name to (someone or something ) which reflects a notable characteristic: [ with obj. and complement ] : we have christened our regular train home the ghost train. 2 informal use for the first time. DERIVATIVES christener noun ORIGIN Old English crīstnian ‘make Christian ’, from crīsten ‘Christian ’, from Latin Christianus, from Christus ‘Christ ’.
Christendom
Chris ¦ten |dom |ˈkrɪs (ə )ndəm | ▶noun [ mass noun ] dated the worldwide body or society of Christians. • the Christian world: the greatest church in Christendom. ORIGIN Old English crīstendōm, from crīsten (see christen ) + -dōm (see -dom ).
christening
chris ¦ten |ing |ˈkrɪs (ə )nɪŋ | ▶noun a Christian ceremony at which a baby is christened; a baptism.
Christer
Christer |ˈkrʌɪstə | ▶noun N. Amer. informal a sanctimonious or ostentatiously pious Christian.
Christian
Christian |ˈkrɪstɪən, -tʃ (ə )n | ▶adjective relating to or professing Christianity or its teachings: the Christian Church. • informal having qualities associated with Christians, especially those of decency, kindness, and fairness. ▶noun a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Christianity. DERIVATIVES Christianization |ˌkrɪstʃ (ə )nʌɪˈzeɪʃ (ə )n, -tɪən - |(also Christianisation ) noun, Christianize (also Christianise ) verb, Christianly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin Christianus, from Christus ‘Christ ’.
Christian, Fletcher
Christian, Fletcher |ˈkrɪstɪən, ˈkrɪstʃən | ( c. 1764 – c. 1793 ), English seaman and mutineer. As first mate under Captain Bligh on HMS Bounty, in April 1789 Christian seized the ship and cast Bligh and others adrift. In 1790 the mutineers settled on Pitcairn Island, where Christian was probably killed by Tahitians.
Christian Aid
Chris |tian Aid |krɪstʃənˈeɪd | a charity supported by most of the Christian Churches in the UK and operating chiefly in developing countries, where it works for disaster relief and supports development projects.
Christian Brothers
Chris |tian Brothers a Roman Catholic lay teaching order founded in France in 1684.
Christian era
Chris |tian era ▶noun (the Christian era ) the period of time which begins with the traditional date of Christ's birth.
Christiania
Christiania |ˌkrɪstɪˈɑːnɪə |(also Kristiania ) former name (1624 –1924 ) for Oslo.
Christianity
Chris |tian ¦ity |krɪstɪˈanɪti | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, or its beliefs and practices. • Christian quality or character. Christianity is today the world's most widespread religion, with more than a billion members, mainly divided between the Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox Churches. It originated among the Jewish followers of Jesus of Nazareth, who believed that he was the promised Messiah (or ‘Christ ’), but the Christian Church soon became an independent organization, largely through the missionary efforts of St Paul. In 313 Constantine ended official persecution in the Roman Empire and in 380 Theodosius I recognized it as the state religion. Most Christians believe in one God in three Persons (the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ) and that Jesus is the Son of God who rose from the dead after being crucified; a Christian hopes to attain eternal life after death through faith in Jesus Christ and tries to live by his teachings as recorded in the New Testament. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French crestiente, from crestien ‘Christian ’, influenced by late Latin christianitas, from Latin Christianus, from Christus ‘Christ ’.
Christian name
Chris |tian name ▶noun a first name, especially one given at baptism. usage: In recognition of the fact that English-speaking societies have many religions and cultures, not just Christian ones, the term Christian name has largely given way, at least in official contexts, to alternative terms such as given name, first name, or forename .
Christian Science
Chris |tian Science ▶noun [ mass noun ] the beliefs and practices of the Church of Christ Scientist, a Christian sect founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879. Members hold that only God and the mind have ultimate reality, and that sin and illness are illusions which can be overcome by prayer and faith. DERIVATIVES Christian Scientist noun
Christiansted
Chris tian sted |ˈkrisCHənˌsted ˈkrɪstʃənstɛd | a resort town on Saint Croix Island in the US Virgin Islands, once the capital of the Danish West Indies; pop. 2,700 (est. 2009 ).
Christie
Chris |tie |ˈkrɪsti | ▶noun ( pl. Christies ) Skiing, dated a sudden turn in which the skis are kept parallel, used for changing direction fast or stopping short. ORIGIN 1920s (earlier as Christiania ): named after Christiania in Norway.
Christie, Dame Agatha
Chris |tie |ˈkrɪsti | (1890 –1976 ), English writer of detective fiction. She wrote over seventy novels, many of which feature the Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot or the resourceful Miss Marple. Notable works: Murder on the Orient Express (1934 ), Death on the Nile (1937 ), and The Mousetrap (play, 1952 ).
Christie, Linford
Chris |tie |ˈkrɪsti | (b.1960 ), Jamaican-born British sprinter who won the Olympic gold medal in the 100 metres in 1992 and the world championship title at this distance in 1993.
Christingle
Christingle |ˈkrɪstɪŋg (ə )l | ▶noun a lighted candle symbolizing Christ as the light of the world, held by children at a special Advent service originating in the Moravian Church. ORIGIN 1950s: probably from German dialect Christkindl ‘Christ child, Christmas gift ’.
Christmas
Christ |mas |ˈkrɪsməs | ▶noun ( pl. Christmases ) the annual Christian festival celebrating Christ's birth, held on 25 December in the Western Church. • the period immediately before and after 25 December: we had guests over Christmas. ▶exclamation informal expressing surprise, dismay, or despair. DERIVATIVES Christmassy adjective ORIGIN Old English Crīstes mæsse (see Christ, Mass ).
Christmas beetle
Christ |mas bee ¦tle ▶noun any of a number of South African or Australian cicadas or beetles that are abundant or noticeable during the summer.
Christmas box
Christ |mas box ▶noun Brit. a present given at Christmas to tradespeople and employees.
Christmas cactus
Christ |mas cac ¦tus ▶noun a South American cactus with flattened segmented stems and red, pink, or white flowers, grown as a houseplant. ●Schlumbergera bridgesii, family Cactaceae. ORIGIN so named because it flowers at about the northern midwinter.
Christmas cake
Christ |mas cake ▶noun Brit. a rich fruit cake covered with marzipan and icing, eaten at Christmas.
Christmas card
Christ |mas card ▶noun a greetings card sent at Christmas.
Christmas Day
Christ |mas Day ▶noun the day on which the festival of Christmas is celebrated, 25 December.
Christmas disease
Christ |mas dis |ease |ˈkrɪsməsdɪziːz | ▶noun [ mass noun ] a form of haemophilia caused by deficiency of the blood-clotting factor IX rather than the more common factor VIII. ORIGIN 1950s: from the name of Stephen Christmas, the first patient examined in detail.
Christmas Eve
Christ |mas Eve the day or the evening before Christmas Day, 24 December.
Christmas fern
Christ mas fern ▶noun an evergreen fern with dark green leathery fronds that grow in circular clumps from a central rootstock. [Polystichum acrostichoides, family Polypodiaceae. ]
Christmas flower
Christ |mas flower ▶noun S. African the hydrangea, which in South Africa blooms at Christmas.
Christmas Island
Christ |mas Is ¦land 1 an island in the Indian Ocean 350 km (200 miles ) south of Java, administered as an external territory of Australia since 1958; pop. 1,400 (est. 2009 ). 2 former name (until 1981 ) for Kiritimati.
Christmas pudding
Christ |mas pud |ding ▶noun Brit. a rich boiled pudding eaten at Christmas, made with flour, suet, and dried fruit.
Christmas rose
Christ |mas rose ▶noun 1 a small white-flowered winter-blooming hellebore, grown as a houseplant. ●Helleborus niger, family Ranunculaceae. 2 S. African another term for Christmas flower.
Christmas stocking
Christ |mas stock |ing ▶noun a long sock or similar receptacle hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Father Christmas to fill with presents.
Christmas tree
Christ |mas tree ▶noun an evergreen or artificial tree decorated with lights, tinsel, and other ornaments at Christmas.
Christo-
Christo- |ˈkrɪstəʊ | ▶combining form relating to Christ: Christocentric. ORIGIN from Latin Christus or Greek Khristos ‘Christ ’.
Christocentric
Christo |cen ¦tric |ˌkrɪstə (ʊ )ˈsɛntrɪk | ▶adjective having Christ as its centre: a thoroughly Christocentric theology.
Christogram
Chris to gram |ˈkristəˌgram ˈkrɪstəɡræm | ▶noun a symbol for Christ, consisting of the Greek letters chi (Χ ) and rho (Ρ ).
Christology
Christ |ology |krɪˈstɒlədʒi | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the branch of Christian theology relating to the person, nature, and role of Christ. DERIVATIVES Christological |-təˈlɒdʒɪk (ə )l |adjective, Christologically adverb
Christopher, St
Christopher, St |ˈkrɪstəfə | a legendary Christian martyr, adopted as the patron saint of travellers, since it is said that he once carried Jesus Christ as a child across a river.
Christopher, Warren
Chris to pher, Warren |ˈkristəfər ˈkrɪstəfər | (1925 –), US statesman and lawyer; full name Warren Minor Christopher. He served as secretary of state 1993 –97 in President Bill Clinton's administration.
christophine
christophine |ˈkrɪstəfiːn |(also christophene ) ▶noun another term for chayote ( sense 1 ). ORIGIN probably based on the French given name Christophe.
Christ's thorn
Christ's thorn ▶noun a thorny shrub popularly supposed to have formed Christ's crown of thorns, in particular: ● either of two shrubs related to the buckthorn (Paliurus spina-christi and Ziziphus spina-christi, family Rhamnaceae ). ● another term for crown of thorns ( sense 2 ).
American Oxford Thesaurus
christen
christen verb 1 she was christened Sara: baptize, name, give the name of, call. 2 a group who were christened “The Magic Circle ”: call, name, dub, style, term, designate, label, nickname, give the name of; formal denominate.
Oxford Thesaurus
Christ
Christ noun Jesus, Jesus Christ, Our Lord, the Messiah, the Saviour, the Son of God, the Lamb of God, the Good Shepherd, the Redeemer, the Prince of Peace, the Nazarene, the Galilean.
christen
christen verb 1 the church in which Jonathan was christened | she was christened Sara: baptize; name, give a name to, give the name of, call; rare lustrate. 2 a group who were later christened ‘The Magic Circle ’: call, name, dub, style, term, designate, label, nickname, refer to as, give the name of; rare denominate. 3 informal Makel christened his new boots with his first goal at the McAlpine Stadium: begin using, use for the first time, break in.
Christmas
Christmas noun Xmas, Noel; Indian Burra Din; Brit. informal Chrimbo, Chrissie; archaic Yule, Yuletide.
Duden Dictionary
Chrisam
Chri sam Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das Chrisma |ˈçriːzam |das oder der Chrisam; Genitiv: des Chrisams griechisch-lateinisch geweihtes Salböl (in der katholischen und orthodoxen Kirche bei Taufe, Firmung, Bischofs- und Priesterweihe verwendet )
Chrisma
Chris ma Substantiv, Neutrum , das Chrisam |Chr i sma çrɪs …|griechisch-lateinisch geweihtes Salböl (in der katholischen und orthodoxen Kirche bei Taufe, Firmung, Bischofs- und Priesterweihe verwendet )
Chrismale
Chris ma le Substantiv, Neutrum katholische Religion , das |Chrism a le |das Chrismale; Genitiv: des Chrismales, Plural: die Chrismalien |[…li̯ən ] und |Chrismalia griechisch-neulateinisch 1 Tuch oder Kopfbinde zum Auffangen des Salböls 2 mit Wachs getränktes Altartuch 3 Gefäß zur Aufbewahrung des Chrisams
Chrismon
Chris mon Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Chr i smon |das Chrismon; Genitiv: des Chrismons, Plural: die Chrisma griechisch-mittellateinisch reich verzierter Buchstabe C am Anfang vieler mittelalterlicher Urkunden (ursprünglich das Christogramm )
Christ
Christ Substantiv, maskulin , der |krɪst |der Christ; Genitiv: des Christen, Plural: die Christen mittelhochdeutsch kristen < althochdeutsch kristāni < lateinisch christianus, zu: Christus = der Gesalbte < griechisch christós (substantiviertes 2. Partizip von: chríein = salben ) für aramäisch mạšîa h, Messias männliche Person, die sich als Getaufte zum Christentum bekennt; Anhänger des Christentums ein gläubiger, überzeugter Christ | als [guter ] Christ leben, sterben
Christa
Chris ta Eigenname |Chr i sta |weiblicher Vorname
Christbaum
Christ baum Substantiv, maskulin landschaftlich , der |Chr i stbaum |Weihnachtsbaum den Christbaum schmücken | salopp sie ist aufgedonnert wie ein Christbaum sie trägt sehr viel Schmuck und ist stark geschminkt
Christbaumkerze
Christ baum ker ze Substantiv, feminin landschaftlich , die |Chr i stbaumkerze |kleine Kerze für den Weihnachtsbaum
Christbaumkugel
Christ baum ku gel Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stbaumkugel |
Christbaumschmuck
Christ baum schmuck Substantiv, maskulin landschaftlich , der |Chr i stbaumschmuck |ohne Plural Weihnachtsbaumschmuck
Christdemokrat
Christ de mo krat Substantiv, maskulin Politik , der |Chr i stdemokrat |Mitglied einer christlich-demokratischen Partei
Christdemokratin
Christ de mo kra tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stdemokratin |weibliche Form zu Christdemokrat
christdemokratisch
christ de mo kra tisch Adjektiv Politik |chr i stdemokratisch |die Christdemokraten betreffend, charakterisierend
Christeeleison
Chris te elei son Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Christeel ei son auch …e |eˈleːi …auch …ˈleɪ …|das Christeeleison; Genitiv: des Christeeleisons, Plural: die Christeeleisons Bittruf [als Teil der Messe ]
Christe eleison
Chris te elei son Interjektion |Chr i ste el ei son auch …e eˈleːi …auch - eˈleɪ …|mittelgriechisch Chríste elḗison = Christus, erbarme dich! Bittruf zwischen einem einleitenden und einem abschließenden »Kyrie eleison! «
Christel
Chris tel Eigenname |Chr i stel |weiblicher Vorname
Christengemeinde
Chris ten ge mein de Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stengemeinde |christliche Gemeinde die ersten Christengemeinden im alten Rom
Christengemeinschaft
Chris ten ge mein schaft Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stengemeinschaft |
Christenglaube
Chris ten glau be , Chris ten glau ben Substantiv, maskulin gehoben , der seltener Christenglauben |Chr i stenglaube Chr i stenglauben |christlicher Glaube
Christenheit
Chris ten heit Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stenheit |die Christenheit; Genitiv: der Christenheit mittelhochdeutsch kristenheit Gesamtheit der Christen
Christenlehre
Chris ten leh re Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stenlehre |ohne Plural a Unterweisung der Jugend in christlicher Lehre [nach dem Konfirmandenunterricht ]b DDR christlicher Religionsunterricht
Christenmensch
Chris ten mensch Substantiv, maskulin Religion , der |Chr i stenmensch |christlicher Mensch
Christenpflicht
Chris ten pflicht Substantiv, feminin gehoben , die |Chr i stenpflicht |christliche Pflicht der Nächstenliebe etwas als [seine ] Christenpflicht betrachten
Christentum
Chris ten tum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Chr i stentum |das Christentum; Genitiv: des Christentums mittelhochdeutsch kristentuom a auf Jesus Christus, sein Leben und seine Lehre gegründete Religion sich zum Christentum bekennen, bekehren b individueller christlicher Glaube ein oberflächliches, orthodoxes Christentum vertreten | praktisches Christentum Christentum, das sich im täglichen Leben verwirklicht
Christenverfolgung
Chris ten ver fol gung Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stenverfolgung |Verfolgung der Christen, besonders durch den römischen Staat vom 1. bis 4. Jahrhundert
Christgeschenk
Christ ge schenk Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Chr i stgeschenk |
Christian
Chris ti an Eigenname |Chr i stian |männlicher Vorname
Christiane
Chris ti a ne Eigenname |Christi a ne |weiblicher Vorname
Christiania
Chris ti a nia Eigenname |Christi a nia |früherer Name von Oslo; ältere Schreibung von Kristiania
christianisieren
chris ti a ni sie ren schwaches Verb |christianis ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch christianizare a jemanden zum Christentum bekehren b einer Sache einen christlichen Anschein geben
Christianisierung
Chris ti a ni sie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Christianis ie rung |die Christianisierung; Genitiv: der Christianisierung, Plural: die Christianisierungen das Christianisieren, Christianisiertwerden
Christianitas
Chris ti a ni tas Substantiv, feminin , die |Christi a nitas |die Christianitas; Genitiv: der Christianitas Christlichkeit als Geistes- und Lebenshaltung
Christian Science
Chris tian Sci ence Substantiv, feminin , die |ˈkrɪstjən ˈsaɪəns |die Christian Science; Genitiv: der Christian Science englisch = christliche Wissenschaft 1879 in den USA gegründete christliche Gemeinschaft, die durch enge Verbindung mit Gott menschliche Unzulänglichkeit überwinden will
Christin
Chris tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stin |weibliche Form zu Christ
Christina
Chris ti na Eigenname Christine |Christ i na |weiblicher Vorname
Christine
Chris ti ne Eigenname Christina |Christ i ne |weiblicher Vorname
christkatholisch
christ ka tho lisch Adjektiv schweizerisch |chr i stkatholisch |altkatholisch
Christkatholizismus
Christ ka tho li zis mus Substantiv, maskulin , der |Chr i stkatholizismus |der Christkatholizismus; Genitiv: des Christkatholizismus schweizerisch Lehre der altkatholischen Kirche, die den Primat des Papstes ablehnt; Altkatholizismus
Christkind
Christ kind Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Chr i stkind |1 Plural selten Jesus Christus in plastischer oder bildlicher Darstellung als neugeborenes Kind das Christkind liegt in der Krippe 2 ohne Plural am Jesuskind orientierte Kindergestalt, die in der Vorstellung von Kindern zu Weihnachten Geschenke bringt das Christkind hat dem Mädchen eine Puppe gebracht | er glaubt noch, glaubt nicht mehr ans Christkind 3 ohne Plural besonders süddeutsch, österreichisch Weihnachtsgabe, -geschenk das Christkind ist heuer großzügig ausgefallen | er hat als Christkind einen Schlitten und Malstifte bekommen
Christkindchen
Christ kind chen Substantiv, Neutrum , das Christkindl ; Christkindlein |Chr i stkindchen |das Christkindchen; Genitiv: des Christkindchens Verkleinerungsform zu Christkind
Christkindl
Christ kindl Substantiv, Neutrum süddeutsch, österreichisch , das Christkindchen |Chr i stkindl |das Christkindl; Genitiv: des Christkindls Verkleinerungsform zu Christkind
Christkindlein
Christ kind lein Substantiv, Neutrum , das Christkindchen |Chr i stkindlein |das Christkindlein; Genitiv: des Christkindleins Verkleinerungsform zu Christkind
Christkindlesmarkt
Christ kind les markt Substantiv, maskulin süddeutsch , der Christkindlmarkt |Chr i stkindlesmarkt |Weihnachtsmarkt
Christkindlmarkt
Christ kindl markt Substantiv, maskulin bayrisch, österreichisch , der Christkindlesmarkt |Chr i stkindlmarkt |Weihnachtsmarkt
Christkönigsfest
Christ kö nigs fest Substantiv, Neutrum katholische Kirche , das |Christk ö nigsfest |[früher am Sonntag vor Allerheiligen, seit 1970 am letzten Sonntag des Kirchenjahres begangenes ] liturgisches Fest, an dem Jesus Christus als König der Welt gefeiert wird
Christl
Christl Eigenname |Chr i stl |bayrische, österreichische Form von Christel
christlich
christ lich Adjektiv |chr i stlich |mittelhochdeutsch kristenlich a auf Christus, dessen Lehre zurückgehend die christliche Taufe | der christliche Glaube b der Lehre Christi entsprechend christliche Nächstenliebe | christlich handeln | figurativ sie hat die Schokolade christlich mit ihm geteilt (hat ihm die Hälfte gegeben )c sich zum Christentum bekennend die christlichen Kirchen d im Christentum verwurzelt, verankert die christliche Kunst | die Kultur des christlichen Abendlandes e der christlichen Kirche entsprechend; kirchlich ein christliches Begräbnis erhalten
Christlichkeit
Christ lich keit Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stlichkeit |christliche Gesinnung
Christmas-Carol
Christ mas-Ca rol , Christ mas ca rol Substantiv, Neutrum , das Christmascarol |ˈkrɪsməsˈkærəl ˈkrɪsməsˈkærəl |das Christmas-Carol; Genitiv: des Christmas-Carols, Plural: die Christmas-Carols das Christmascarol; Genitiv: des Christmascarols, Plural: die Christmascarols englisch volkstümliches englisches Weihnachtslied
Christmas-Pantomime
Christ mas-Pan to mime , Christ mas pan to mime Substantiv, feminin , die Christmaspantomime |ˈkrɪsməsˈpæntəmaɪm ˈkrɪsməsˈpæntəmaɪm |die Christmas-Pantomime; Genitiv: der Christmas-Pantomime, Plural: die Christmas-Pantomimes die Christmaspantomime; Genitiv: der Christmaspantomime, Plural: die Christmaspantomimes aus englisch Christmas pantomime »Weihnachtsspiel «in England zur Weihnachtszeit aufgeführtes burleskes Ausstattungsstück nach einem Thema aus Märchen, Sage und Geschichte
Christmesse
Christ mes se Substantiv, feminin katholische Kirche , die |Chr i stmesse |Christmette
Christmette
Christ met te Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stmette |(zwischen den Abendstunden des Heiligen Abends und dem Morgen des 1. Weihnachtstages stattfindender ) Weihnachtsgottesdienst
Christnacht
Christ nacht Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stnacht |Nacht von Heiligabend auf den 1. Weihnachtstag
Christogramm
Chris to gramm Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Christogr a mm |das Christogramm; Genitiv: des Christogramms, Plural: die Christogramme Kurzwort für: Christusmonogramm
Christolatrie
Chris to la t rie , Chris to la trie Substantiv, feminin , die |Christolatr ie |die Christolatrie; Genitiv: der Christolatrie Verehrung Christi als Gott
Christologie
Chris to lo gie Substantiv, feminin Theologie , die |Christolog ie | -logie Lehre der christlichen Theologie von der Person Christi
christologisch
chris to lo gisch Adjektiv Theologie |christol o gisch |die Christologie betreffend
Christoph
Chris toph Eigenname |Chr i stoph |männlicher Vorname
Christophanie
Chris to pha nie Substantiv, feminin , die |Christophan ie |die Christophanie; Genitiv: der Christophanie, Plural: die Christophanien Erscheinung Jesu Christi, besonders des auferstandenen Christus
Christopher
Chris to pher Eigenname |Chr i stopher |männlicher Vorname
Christopher Street Day
Chris to pher Street Day Substantiv, maskulin , der |ˈkrɪstɔfə ˈstriːt deɪ |der Christopher Street Day; Genitiv: des Christopher Street Days, Christopher Street Days englisch; nach der Christopher Street in New York, wo 1969 straßenschlachtähnliche Auseinandersetzungen im Anschluss an die diskriminierende Behandlung der Gäste einer Homosexuellenbar stattfanden a jährlich wiederkehrender Tag, den die Schwulen- und Lesbenbewegung mit Paraden, Partys u. Ä. begeht b Veranstaltung am Christopher Street Day a
Christophorus
Chris to pho rus Eigenname |Christ o phorus |legendärer Märtyrer
Christozentrik
Chris to zen t rik, Chris to zen trik Substantiv, feminin , die |Christoz e ntrik |die Christozentrik; Genitiv: der Christozentrik Betonung der zentralen und einzigartigen Stellung Jesu Christi in der Schöpfungs - und Heilsgeschichte
christozentrisch
chris to zen t risch, chris to zen trisch Adjektiv |christoz e ntrisch |auf Christus als Mittelpunkt bezogen
Christrose
Christ ro se Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i strose |(im Dezember blühende ) Pflanze mit gefiederten ledrigen Blättern und großen grünlich weißen, auf der Unterseite leicht rosa gefärbten Blüten
christsozial
christ so zi al Adjektiv Politik |chr i stsozial |christlich-sozial [ausgerichtet ] christsoziale Politiker
Christsoziale
Christ so zi a le substantiviertes Adjektiv, feminin Politik |Chr i stsoziale |die /eine Christsoziale; der /einer Christsozialen, die Christsozialen /zwei Christsoziale Anhängerin einer christsozialen Partei
Christsozialer
Christ so zi a ler substantiviertes Adjektiv, maskulin Politik |Chr i stsozialer |der Christsoziale /ein Christsozialer; des /eines Christsozialen, die Christsozialen /zwei Christsoziale Anhänger einer christsozialen Partei
Christstolle
Christ stol le , Christ stol len Substantiv, feminin , die Christstollen |Chr i ststolle Chr i ststollen |Stolle [n ] Dresdner Christstolle
Christtag
Christ tag Substantiv, maskulin bayrisch, österreichisch , der |Chr i sttag |erster Weihnachtsfeiertag
Christus
Chris tus Eigenname |ˈkrɪstʊs | Kurzwort für: Jesus Christus
Christusdorn
Chris tus dorn Substantiv, maskulin , der |Chr i stusdorn |der Christusdorn < Plural: -e > die Dornenkrone Christi soll aus diesen Zweigen gewunden worden sein (zu den Wolfsmilchgewächsen gehörende ) als Strauch wachsende Pflanze mit dornenbesetzten Zweigen, länglich runden Blättern und an langen Stielen sitzenden zahlreichen, meist roten Blüten
Christuskopf
Chris tus kopf Substantiv, maskulin , der |Chr i stuskopf |künstlerische bildliche oder plastische Darstellung des Kopfes Christi [als des Gekreuzigten ] ein frühromanischer Christuskopf
Christusmonogramm
Chris tus mo no gramm Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Chr i stusmonogramm |Symbol für den Namen Christus, das aus den griechischen Anfangsbuchstaben des Namens, aus X (Chi ) und P (Rho ), zusammengefügt ist Kurzform: Christogramm
Christusorden
Chris tus or den Substantiv, maskulin , der |Chr i stusorden |päpstlicher Orden
Christvesper
Christ ves per Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stvesper |Abendgottesdienst am Heiligen Abend
Christwurz
Christ wurz Substantiv, feminin , die |Chr i stwurz |volkstümliche Bezeichnung für mehrere Pflanzen, z. B. Arnika, Christrose, Nieswurz, Schöllkraut
French Dictionary
christ
christ n. m. nom masculin 1 Nom donné à Jésus. : Le Christ, Jésus -Christ. 2 Représentation du Christ. : De beaux christs en bois. Note Typographique Le nom du Messie s ’écrit avec une majuscule, le nom désignant une représentation du Christ s ’écrit avec une minuscule et prend la marque du pluriel.
christianiser
christianiser v. tr. verbe transitif Rendre chrétien. aimer
christianisme
christianisme n. m. nom masculin Religion fondée sur la doctrine du Christ. Note Typographique Les noms de religions s ’écrivent avec une minuscule.
Spanish Dictionary
christmas
christmas nombre masculino Esp Tarjeta que se envía para felicitar la Navidad :su madre considera que a principios de diciembre ya se tienen que empezar a escribir los christmas .ETIMOLOGÍA Elisión del préstamo del inglés Christmas (card ), procedente del antiguo Cristemas, derivado de Cristes maesse ‘la fiesta de Cristo ’.Se pronuncia ‘crismas ’.El plural es christmas .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
Chris
Chris /krɪs /名詞 クリス 〘男 [女 ]の名; Christopher, Christiana, Christina, Christineの愛称 〙.
Chris'
Chris' /kraɪs /｟くだけて ｠＝Christ (!発音つづり ) .
Christ
Christ /kraɪst /〖語源は 「神によって聖油を注がれた者, 救世主 」〗(形 )Christian 名詞 1 キリスト (Jesus Christ ) (!元来称号であったが後に固有名詞化した ) .2 〖the ～〗(旧約聖書で世に出現を預言された )救世主 (Messiah ).3 C キリスト画像 [の姿 ], (キリストのような人格の )理想人物 .before Chr í st (西暦 )紀元前 (｟略 ｠B.C., BC ).間投詞 ｟くだけて ｠(当惑 驚き 怒りを表して )あれ , まあ驚いた , 畜生 (!Jesus Christ! ともいう; →swear 自動詞 1 ) .
christen
chris ten /krɪ́s (ə )n /→Christ 動詞 ～s /-z /; ～ed /-d /; ～ing 他動詞 1 …に洗礼を施す, (洗礼を施して )…をキリスト教徒にする ; 〖通例be ～ed 〗〈赤ん坊などが 〉洗礼名を授かる (baptize )▸ He was christened Richard .彼はリチャードという洗礼名を授かった .2 ｟くだけて ｠〖～ A C 〗A 〈人 場所 物 〉をC 〈名前 〉と名づける , あだ名をつける .3 ｟英 くだけて ｠〈新品の物 〉を初めて使う , おろす .
Christendom
Chris ten dom /krɪ́s (ə )ndəm /名詞 U ｟かたく ｠〖集合的に 〗キリスト教国 [教徒 ].
christening
chr í s ten ing 名詞 C U 命名 [洗礼 ]式 .
Christian
Chris tian /krɪ́stʃ (ə )n /→Christ 名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 キリスト教徒 , キリスト者 , クリスチャン .2 ｟くだけて ｠(キリスト教徒らしい )まっとうな人間 .3 クリスチャン 〘男子の名; ｟愛称 ｠Chris, Christie; ｟女性形 ｠Christina, Christine 〙.形容詞 1 キリスト教の教義に基づく ; キリスト教 (徒 )の .2 キリスト教徒らしい ; 善良な , 情け深い .3 ｟俗 ｠人間さまらしい , きちんとした ▸ Come home in Christian time .もっとまともな時間に帰って来い .～̀ D í or ｟商標 ｠クリスチャン ディオール 〘フランスの婦人服 化粧品 衣料品メーカー 〙.～̀ é ra 〖the ～〗西暦紀元 .～́ n à me ｟主に英 ｠(姓に対する )洗礼名 (!Robert Louis Stevensonでは ｟米 ｠の場合, Robertをfirst name, Louisをmiddle name, Stevensonをlast nameと呼ぶことが多く, ｟英 ｠の場合はRobertとLouisをChristian name (s ), Stevensonをsurnameと呼ぶことが多い; →name 事情 ) .～̀ Sc í ence クリスチャンサイエンス 〘1866年Mary Baker Eddyが興した米国のキリスト教の一派; 本部はBostonにある 〙.～̀ Sc ì ence M ó nitor 〖the ～〗クリスチャンサイエンスモニター 〘～ Scientistが1908年から刊行している米国の日刊新聞; スキャンダルや犯罪記事を掲載しないことで有名 〙.～̀ Sc í entist クリスチャンサイエンスの信者 .
Christiania
Chris ti an i a /krɪ̀stiɑ́ːniə /名詞 1 C 〖時にc -〗〘スキー 〙クリスチャニア 〘スキーの回転法 〙.2 クリスチャニア 〘Osloの旧称 〙.
Christianity
Chris ti an i ty /krɪ̀stʃiǽnəti |-tiǽn -/名詞 U 1 キリスト教 (精神 [信仰 ]).2 全キリスト教徒 .
Christianize
Chr í s tian ì ze 動詞 他動詞 …をキリスト教徒にする ; …にキリスト教の教義を吹き込む .Chr ì s tian i z á tion, Chr í s tian ì z er 名詞
Christie
Chris tie /krɪ́sti /名詞 1 クリスティ 〘男 [女 ]の名 〙.2 クリスティ 〘Agatha ～, 1891 --1976; 英国の推理小説家 〙.
christie
chr í s tie 名詞 C 〘スキー 〙クリスチャニア回転 .
Christina
Chris ti na /krɪstíːnə /名詞 クリスティーナ 〘女の名; ｟愛称 ｠Chris 〙.
Christine
Chris tine /krɪstíːn /名詞 クリスティーン 〘女の名; ｟愛称 ｠Chris 〙.
Christ-like
Chr í st-l ì ke 形容詞 キリストのような ; キリスト的な .
Christmas
Christ mas /krɪ́sməs / (! Christ-のtは発音しない ) 〖Christ (キリストの )Mass (ミサ ); 〗→Christ 名詞 1 クリスマス , キリスト降誕祭 (Christmas Day ) 〘12月25日; 英国では四季支払日 (quarter days ) の1つ; →holiday 〙▸ a white [green ] Christmas 雪のある [雪のない ]クリスマス コミュニケーション A: (A ) merry [happy ] Christmas (to you )! クリスマスおめでとう .B: (The ) same to you! おめでとう .❢(1 )同じ (A ) merry [happy ] Christmas (to you )で返答することもある (→wish 他動詞 4 , same 代名詞 成句 ). (2 )キリスト教徒以外に対する配慮からはHappy Holidays. などの表現が好ましいとされる .2 ＝Christmastime .3 〖形容詞的に 〗クリスマスの ▸ the Christmas holidays [｟米 ｠vacation ]クリスマス休暇 ; (学校の )冬休み .～̀ b ó nus ｟英 ｠(年金生活者への )クリスマス特別給付金 .～́ b ò x ｟英 ｠クリスマス祝儀 [の贈り物 ](→Boxing Day ).～́ c à ke クリスマスケーキ .～́ c à rd クリスマスカード .～́ c à rol クリスマスキャロル 〘クリスマスに歌われる奉祝歌 〙.～́ Cl ù b ｟米 ｠クリスマスクラブ 〘クリスマスに払い戻す定期預金 〙.～́ cr à cker ｟英 ｠クリスマスクラッカー 〘小さなプレゼント 紙帽子などが飛び出す; 単にcrackerともいう 〙.～̀ d í nner クリスマスディナー 〘12月25日の昼にとり, 七面鳥が主料理, 最後に ～ pudding 〙.～̀ É ve クリスマス前夜 [前日 ].～̀ p ú dding クリスマスプディング 〘～ dinnerのデザート 〙.～̀ st ó cking (贈り物を入れてもらう )クリスマスの靴下 .～́ tr è e クリスマスツリー .
Christmastide
Chr í stmas t ì de 名詞 ｟古 ｠＝Christmastime .
Christmastime
Chr í st mas t ì me 名詞 クリスマス季節 〘Christmas Eve (12月24日 )からNew Year's Day (1月1日 )まで; 英ではEpiphany (1月6日 )まで 〙.
Christopher
Chris to pher /krɪ́stəfə r /名詞 1 クリストファー 〘男の名; ｟愛称 ｠Chris; Kit 〙.2 聖クリストフォロス 〘Saint ～,?--250?; 3世紀小アジアのキリスト教殉教者 〙.
christy
chris ty /krɪ́sti /名詞 複 -ties ＝christie .
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