"Xtianity" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: 1634, from Christianity, replacing Christ with the abbreviation Xt (from Ancient Greek Χ (Kh, the letter chi), the first letter of Χριστός (Khristós, “Christ”) + t, the last letter of "Christ"). Compare the more common Xmas. By surface analysis, Xtian + -ity. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|Χ||pos=the letter chi}} Ancient Greek Χ (Kh, the letter chi), {{surf|en|Xtian|-ity}} By surface analysis, Xtian + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Xtianity (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of Xianity (“abbreviation of Christianity”) Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: Xianity (extra: abbreviation of Christianity) Related terms: Xtian
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