anti
/ˈanti/
preposition
preposition: anti
opposed to; against.
"I'm anti the abuse of drink and the hassle that it causes"
adjective
adjective: anti
opposed.
"the local councils are anti"
nouninformal
noun: anti; plural noun: antis
a person opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea.
"the threat to field sports from the antis is a serious one"
Origin
English late 18th century
anti
/ˈanti/
preposition
preposition: anti
opposed to; against.
"I'm anti the abuse of drink and the hassle that it causes"
adjective
adjective: anti
opposed.
"the local councils are anti"
nouninformal
noun: anti; plural noun: antis
a person opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea.
"the threat to field sports from the antis is a serious one"
Origin
English late 18th century
ante
1 of 3
noun
an·te ˈan-tē
Synonyms of ante
1
: a poker stake usually put up before the deal to build the pot
The dealer called for a dollar ante.
2
a
: cost, price
These improvements would raise the ante.
b
: risk, stakes
The new law ups the ante on tax cheats.
c
: a level (as of achievement or intensity) regarded especially as a goal or standard
a film that ups the ante on special effects
ante
2 of 3
verb
anted; anteing
transitive verb
: to put up (an ante)
also : pay, produce
—usually used with up
had to ante up five thousand dollars to attend the senator's banquet
intransitive verb
: pay up
—usually used with up
The dealer waited until everyone had anted up before he dealt the cards.
ante-
3 of 3
prefix
1
a
: prior : earlier
antedate
b
: anterior : forward
anteroom
2
: prior to : earlier than
antediluvian
Latin
Latin is approximately 2,700 years old, originating around 700 BC in the area of Rome. It evolved from a small Italic dialect spoken in Latium into the language of the Roman Republic and Empire. The oldest known Latin inscription dates back to the 7th century BC.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Origins:
Latin emerged around 700 BC in Latium, the region around Rome.
Early Latin:
The earliest examples of Latin, like the inscription on a fibula (cloak pin), show a language distinct from later Classical Latin.
Classical Latin:
This period, roughly from 200 BCE to 200 CE, is considered the golden age of Latin literature, with writers like Cicero, Caesar, and Virgil.
Late Latin:
From 200 CE to 600 CE, Late Latin saw the rise of Christianity and stylistic changes.
Medieval Latin:
From 600 CE to 1500 CE, Latin was used in monasteries, legal documents, and scientific writings.
Biblical
In the Bible, the term "antichrist" refers to anyone who denies that Jesus is the Christ (Messiah) or the Son of God, or who opposes Christ. The concept also includes those who pretend to be Christ or who persecute followers of Christ. The term is used primarily in the writings of the Apostle John, who describes "many antichrists" existing in the world.
Key points about the antichrist in the Bible:
Not a single individual: While some interpretations focus on a future, singular antichrist figure, the Bible, particularly the writings of John, emphasizes that there are many antichrists, including those who deny Christ or oppose his teachings.
Denial of Christ: A central characteristic of the antichrist is the denial of Jesus as the Christ and/or the Son of God.
Opposition to Christ: The antichrist actively opposes Christ and his followers.
False claims: The antichrist may falsely claim to be Christ or to represent him.
Persecution: Antichrists persecute Christians, viewing their actions as an attack on Christ himself.
John's letters: The term "antichrist" is found primarily in 1 John 2:18, 2:22, 4:3, and 2 John 1:7, where John warns about the presence of antichrists in his time.
Not just a future figure: The Bible suggests that the spirit of antichrist has been present throughout history and even in the present time.
Examples from the Bible: While the term "antichrist" is specifically used by John, other figures in the Bible are seen as opposing Christ, such as the "man of lawlessness" in 2 Thessalonians 2.
Daniel's prophecy: Some scholars connect the concept of antichrist with the "little horn" in Daniel 7, who is described as speaking against God and persecuting the saints.
Revelation's beast: The "beast from the sea" in Revelation 13 is also interpreted by some as a type of antichrist figure, representing a powerful force that opposes God and his people.
In essence, the concept of the antichrist in the Bible is broader than just a single, future individual. It encompasses any person or entity that denies Christ, opposes him, or falsely claims to be him.
==anti christ anti christ==
==against christ before christ==