Christopher
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- proper noun
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Cristóbal
- One or two of them stared frankly at Christopher as if trying to memorize his features.
Examples
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I just got off the phone with Christopher.
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The occasion, it seems, is the baptism of Christopher, his and Teresa's son.
Academic text (1991) -
As he turned to go, he saw Christopher across the press of people.
Fiction book (1993) -
Actually, that is Saint Christopher.
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When he looked up from the path, he saw that Christopher had disappeared.
Fiction book (1993) -
Bev arranged for the van to go to Christopher Street the next day.
Fiction book (1991) -
The car heaved and wobbled all the way home as Christopher and Anna banged about in the back.
Fiction book (1992) -
Many people carry a medal of Christopher for protection while traveling.
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In the cathedral, they displayed a beautiful painting of Christopher as the patron saint of travelers.
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On his journey, he prayed to Christopher for safe passage through the storm.
Synonyms
A 3rd-century Christian who is the patron saint of travelers
A Christian saint believed to protect travellers who carried a child across a river
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Christopher comes from two Greek parts, Christos 'Christ' and phero 'to carry', so it literally means 'Christ-bearer'. That's why stories show Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river and why he is seen as a protector of travelers.