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). Probably through Portuguese Cristo

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɪrɪst̪ʊ/, [kɪrɪst̪ɯ]

Proper noun

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கிறிஸ்து (kiṟistu)

  1. (Christianity) Christ, the Messiah

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