christopher

Thân thiện

A pilgrim places a small statue of Saint Christopher in his travel bag.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A male given name of Greek origin: "Christopher" is a personal name meaning "bearer of Christ" or "Christ-bearer."
   • A Christian saint: Specifically, Saint Christopher, venerated as a martyr and the patron saint of travelers.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Christopher is a very common name in English-speaking countries.
  • The legend of Saint Christopher tells of a man who carried the Christ child across a river.

Advanced Usage

• "A Christopher": Sometimes used informally to refer to a medal or charm of Saint Christopher, often carried by travelers for protection.
  • He wears a Christopher around his neck when he flies.

Variants and Related Words

• Chris (n): A common short form or nickname for Christopher.
  • Chris will be joining us later.
• Kit (n): A historical or less common diminutive of Christopher.
• Christoph (n): The German variant of the name.
• Christophe (n): The French variant of the name.

Synonyms

• Saint Christopher: The full title when referring specifically to the saint.
• St. Chris: An informal reference to the saint.

Related Phrases

• Christopher Medal: A specific type of religious medal depicting Saint Christopher.
  • She was given a Christopher Medal for her first solo trip.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Christopher
• Saint Christopher
• St. Christopher