Antichrist

an′ti-krīst, n. the great opposer of Christ and Christianity: the name of a great enemy of Christ always expected to appear by the early Church, applied by some to the Pope and his power.— adj. Antichristian (-krist′-), relating to Antichrist: opposed to Christianity.— n. Antichrist′ianism .— adv. Antichrist′ianly . [Gr.; anti , against, and Christ-os .]