Opposed to or hostile toward Christianity, Christian principles, or Christian people.
From anti- (against) + Christian (a follower of Christ). This word has been used since the Reformation and intensified during Enlightenment debates challenging religious authority.
The term 'antichristian' became weaponized in religious debates—medieval monks called scientific ideas 'antichristian,' showing how the word was used to suppress challenges to religious authority.
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