கிறிஸ்து

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Tamil

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Ancient Greek Χριστός (Khristós, annointed, the annointed one, the messiah), via Portuguese Cristo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɪrɪst̪ʊ/, [kɪrɪst̪ɯ]

Proper noun

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கிறிஸ்து (kiṟistu)

  1. (Christianity) Christ, the Messiah
    Synonyms: கர்த்தர் (karttar), ஈசா (īcā), யேசு (yēcu), இயேசு (iyēcu)

Usage notes

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கர்த்தர் (karttar) is a term used by Christians, while இயேசு (iyēcu), யேசு (yēcu) is the term used in secular and Christian contexts, while ஈசா (īcā) is used by Muslims.

Derived terms

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References

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  • University of Madras (1924–1936) “கிறிஸ்து”, in Tamil Lexicon, Madras [Chennai]: Diocesan Press
  • Johann Philipp Fabricius (1972) “கிறிஸ்து”, in Tamil and English Dictionary, Tranquebar: Evangelical Lutheran Mission Pub. House