christ- root words — words with the christ- root

The root christ- comes from Greek christos, meaning anointed. 5 words in Dendril are built from it, including christen, christened, christening, christenings, unchristian. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the christ- root

Explore words with christ- — words containing the christ- root and sharing its sense of "anointed". Examples include christen, christened, christening, christenings, unchristian. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does christ- mean?

The christ- root means anointed, from Greek christos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.