Antichrist
See also: antichrist
English
Alternative forms
- anti-Christ
Etymology
From Middle English Antecrist, from late Old English Antecrist, from Latin antichristus, from Ancient Greek ἀντίχριστος (antíkhristos). By surface analysis, anti- + Christ.
The modern spelling of the word is due to an effort to reflect the Latin etymon.
Proper noun
Antichrist
- (Christianity, Islam) A false messiah who, under direct control of the Devil, will usher in the abomination in the end times; a false prophet.
Usage notes
In contemporary English, is often (but not always) preceded by the definite article: the Antichrist.
N.b. that, although typically denoting a single figure in modern usage, the term was originally used to describe any of several people prophesied to fill this role.
Synonyms
- dajjal (Islam only)
Translations
one under the direct control of the Devil
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German
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈantiˌkʁɪst/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɪst
Proper noun
der Antichrist m (proper noun, strong, usually definite, definite genitive des Antichristen or des Antichrists)
Declension
Declension of Antichrist [sg-only, masculine, strong]
| singular | ||
|---|---|---|
| def. | noun | |
| nominative | der | Antichrist |
| genitive | des | Antichristen, Antichrists |
| dative | dem | Antichristen |
| accusative | den | Antichrist |
Declension
Declension of Antichrist [masculine, weak]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Antichrist | die | Antichristen |
| genitive | eines | des | Antichristen | der | Antichristen |
| dative | einem | dem | Antichristen | den | Antichristen |
| accusative | einen | den | Antichristen | die | Antichristen |
See also
- Antichristus
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