antichristian

English

Alternative forms

• anti-Christian

Etymology

From Antichrist, but later reinforced and influenced by anti- +‎ Christian.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/

Adjective

antichristian (comparative more antichristian, superlative most antichristian)

1. Pertaining to Antichrist.
   • 1644, John Milton, Aeropagitica:

     it was first establisht and put in practice by Antichristian malice and mystery on set purpose to extinguish, if it were possible, the light of Reformation, and to settle falshood; little differing from that policie wherewith the Turk upholds his Alcoran, by the prohibition of Printing.

2. Opposed to Christianity.

Noun

antichristian (plural antichristians)

1. One who opposes Christianity.