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Chrislam

Chrislam proper noun: a Nigerian syncretic religion founded by Nigerian clergyman Tela Tella which combines elements of Christianity and Islam.

Proper noun

Chrislam

  1. A Nigerian syncretic religion founded by Nigerian clergyman Tela Tella which combines elements of Christianity and Islam.
  2. (derogatory, slur) Any sect of Christianity or Islam deemed to have aspects of the other.

Origin of Chrislam

Blend of Christianity + Islam.

Words formed from Chrislam

Questions about Chrislam

What does Chrislam mean?
Chrislam means a Nigerian syncretic religion founded by Nigerian clergyman Tela Tella which combines elements of Christianity and Islam.
What part of speech is Chrislam?
Chrislam is a proper noun.

Words near Chrislam in the dictionary

  1. Chrisco
  2. Chriscoe
  3. Chriscoes
  4. Chriscos
  5. Chrishall
  6. Chrislam
  7. Chrislamic
  8. Chrisley
  9. Chrisleys
  10. chrism
  11. chrisma

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