English Explanatory Dictionary

Christ-killer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Jew.
  2. One who is considered to have spoken or acted against the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Pronunciation

/ˈkraɪs(t)ˌkɪlə(r)/ christ-killer.wav

Word forms

Christ-killer Christ-killers Christ killer Christkiller

Etymology

From Christ + killer. First use appears c. 1532 in the publications of Saint Thomas More. The first sense derives from the belief that Jews were responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible.

Related words

deicide
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