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  • proper noun Christianity A name for Jesus of Nazareth, a first century Jewish carpenter, held to be a prophet, teacher, and the Messiah, or Christ, in Christian and Muslim faiths.
  • noun by extension A saviour; one who provides critical help or salvation to others in need.
  • interjection An expletive or oath, whose use is considered blasphemous by most Christians. Usually an expression of surprise, shock, etc.

Etymologies

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Jesus + Christ

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