Christopher

American

[kris-tuh-fer] / ˈkrɪs tə fər /

noun

Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “Christ-bearer.”

Christopher British

/ ˈkrɪstəfə /

noun

Saint. 3rd century _ad , Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers

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Christopher Cultural

A Christian saint (though no longer listed by the Catholic Church in the Calendar of Saints). Jesus appeared to him as a little child whom Christopher carried across a stream. Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.

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That ash contained feldspar crystals, which scientists can date to determine when the eruptions happened, explained ASU geologist Christopher Campisano.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Based on his own experience buying a used car, columnist Christopher Mims explains how to hunt for deals, check a vehicle’s battery health and avoid the lemons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Walter Thomas Christopher Manley of Loanda Crescent, Newry, had been scheduled to go on trial for the manslaughter of Ian McCollum and for being an employee in breach of duty to others.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Reich cited Christopher Nolan's upcoming ancient Greek action movie "Odyssey" and Steven Spielberg's science-fiction thriller "Disclosure Day" as possible Cannes films.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

His eyebrows were so bushy they would, Christopher thought, enter a room several seconds before the rest of him.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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