# Christi

/ˈkɹɪsti/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/christi
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- 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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