The act of killing or destruction of Christ; historically used as an accusation against Jews in antisemitic theology.
From Christ + -cide (Latin suffix meaning to kill or kill off). A term created in medieval Christian theology, particularly used in polemical writings and passion plays with devastating historical consequences.
This word represents one of history's darkest linguistic creations—it was used to justify medieval and early modern violence, making it a sobering reminder of how language can weaponize religious difference.
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