ANTICHRIST

Antichrist

(noun) (Christianity) the adversary of Christ (or Christianity) mentioned in the New Testament; the Antichrist will rule the world until overthrown by the Second Coming of Christ

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

antichrist (plural antichrists)

One who works against the teachings of Christ.

Etymology

Proper noun

Antichrist

(Christianity, Islam) One under the direct control of the Devil, who will lead the abomination in the end times.

Synonyms

• dajjal (Islam only)

Source: Wiktionary


An"ti*christ, n. Etym: [L. Antichristus, Gr.

Definition: A denier or opponent of Christ. Specif.: A great antagonist, person or power, expected to precede Christ's second coming.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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