hypochristian
hypochristian noun: a Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
Noun (1)
hypochristian (plural hypochristians)
- A Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
- Just as the rabid fundamentalist nutcase hypochristians who bomb planned parenthood clinics are not representative of the average Christian, likewise the Islamic Jihad are a minority of all Muslims.2001 September 13, Larry Penoza, “Re: let me get this straight”, in rec.music.phish (Usenet)
- “Hypochristians believe they will soil themselves if they associate with poor Christians or non Christians,” she said. “They huddle together at their Sunday Schools gossiping about each other, especially whoever didn't show up, somehow believing they will go to Heaven because of their self...2006, Curtiss De Vedrine, The Second Coming of Age: Liberty and Justice, Writers Club Press, →ISBN, page 185
Noun (2) capitalized: hypoChristian
hypoChristian (plural hypoChristians)
- Alternative form of hypochristian.
Forms of hypochristian
| plural | hypochristians |
|---|---|
| alternative form | hypoChristian |
| alternative form | hypo-Christian |
| plural | hypoChristians |
Origin of hypochristian
Blend of hypocrite + Christian.
Questions about hypochristian
- What does hypochristian mean?
- Hypochristian means a Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
- What part of speech is hypochristian?
- Hypochristian is a noun.
- What is the plural of hypochristian?
- The plural of hypochristian is hypochristians.
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