Saint. 3rd century ad, Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers
Christopher in American English1
(ˈkrɪstəfər)
noun
a masculine name: dim. Chris, Kit, Kris
Word origin
ME Christofre < LL(Ec) Christophorus < Gr(Ec) Christophoros, lit., bearing Christ < christos (see Christ1) + pherein, to bear1
Christopher in American English2
(ˈkrɪstəfər)
Saint(3d cent. a.d.); Christian martyr of Asia Minor: patron saint of travelers: his day is July 25
All related terms of 'Christopher'
St. Christopher
→ St. Kitts
herb Christopher
any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Actaea , esp A. spicata , which has small white flowers and red or white poisonous berries
herbs Christopher
any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Actaea , esp A. spicata , which has small white flowers and red or white poisonous berries
Saint Christopher
an island in the E Caribbean , in the Leeward Islands: part of the state of St Kitts and Nevis . Capital: Basseterre . Pop: 34 703 (2001). Area: 168 sq km (65 sq miles)
baneberries
any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Actaea , esp A. spicata , which has small white flowers and red or white poisonous berries
Saint Christopher and Nevis
an independent state in the E Caribbean ; comprises the two islands of St Kitts and Nevis : with the island of Anguilla formed a colony (1882–1967) and a British associated state (1967–83); Anguilla formally separated from the group in 1983; gained full independence in 1983 as a member of the Commonwealth . Official language: English. Religion : Protestant majority . Currency : E Caribbean dollar . Capital: Basseterre . Pop: 55 345 (2017 est). Area: 262 sq km (101 sq miles)