Christopher
Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “Christ-bearer.”
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How to use Christopher in a sentence
A patient, who I will call Christopher, was lying on a bed in the room.
My Lab Uses Ultrasound to Stimulate Unconscious Patients - Facts So Romantic | Joshua Cain | June 15, 2021 | NautilusChristopher once said his only vocal training was in high school and in church choirs but you would never know that when listening to him sing.
Rehoboth Beach welcomes Christopher Peterson back | Peter Rosenstein | May 4, 2021 | Washington BladeIn fact it is worth a lot more because Christopher is an amazing talent.
Rehoboth Beach welcomes Christopher Peterson back | Peter Rosenstein | May 4, 2021 | Washington BladeMany in Rehoboth knew James and will miss seeing him at Christopher’s side.
Rehoboth Beach welcomes Christopher Peterson back | Peter Rosenstein | May 4, 2021 | Washington BladeChristopher also designs all of his own costumes and they are incredible.
Rehoboth Beach welcomes Christopher Peterson back | Peter Rosenstein | May 4, 2021 | Washington Blade
Christopher Nolan, Interstellar “My films are always held to a weirdly high standard,” Nolan told me.
Oscars 2015: The Daily Beast’s Picks, From Scarlett Johansson to ‘Boyhood’ | Marlow Stern | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter the curtain calls, Christopher comes back to explain a complicated math problem.
Hedwig, Hugh & Michael Cera: 12 Powerhouse Theater Performances of 2014 | Janice Kaplan | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis article was reported and written by Sami Yousafzai with additional material and editing by Christopher Dickey.
ISIS Targets Afghanistan Just as the U.S. Quits | Sami Yousafzai, Christopher Dickey | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo unwind, Sharp takes long showers, and stops himself from separating his food on his plate as Christopher would.
Sharp has spent so long being Christopher he can just “drop into him and stay in him consistently” before a performance.
Christopher Bennet died; a distinguished London physician, and writer on medical subjects.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellChristopher Smart, an English poet and miscellaneous writer, died; known by a popular translation of Horace.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellChristopher Columbus, the discoverer of the new world, died at Valladolid in Spain, aged about 70.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellChristopher Browne, a soldier of the revolution, died at Philadelphia, aged 107.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellChristopher Davenport, died; a learned Englishman, who became a Franciscan, and published several theological works.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
British Dictionary definitions for Christopher
/ (ˈkrɪstəfə) /
Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Cultural definitions for Christopher
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.”
Notes for Christopher
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