Word
christi
Phoneticschristi
/ˈkɹɪsti/
Definition
n. the Latin name for Christ, used in specific religious names or phrases. You mostly see it in the name of a Christian holiday or certain colleges.
n. the genitive form of 'Christus' in Latin, meaning 'of Christ'. It appears primarily in ecclesiastical titles, liturgical calendars, and institutional names.
Examples
“The festival of Corpus Christi takes place in the summer.”
“Many historic universities include a college named Christi, referring to the body or blood of Christ.”
“The liturgical celebration of Corpus Christi emphasizes the belief in the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.”
Examples
simple
“The festival of Corpus Christi takes place in the summer.”
contextual
“Many historic universities include a college named Christi, referring to the body or blood of Christ.”
complex
“The liturgical celebration of Corpus Christi emphasizes the belief in the real presence of the body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.”
Usage
Used almost exclusively as part of a proper noun or a fixed Latin phrase; it is not used as a standalone common noun in English.
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