Plural of antichrist; people or forces that are believed to oppose or act against Christ and Christian teachings, or the biblical figure prophesied as a great enemy of Christ.
From Greek anti- (against) + Christos (anointed one, Jesus). The term appears in the New Testament and has been used throughout history to describe various opposing forces or individuals believed to work against Christian doctrine.
Throughout history, people labeled their enemies 'antichrists'—from Roman emperors to political rivals—showing how this apocalyptic vocabulary became a tool for religious and political conflict, making it one of the most weaponized words in Western history.
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