·noun A denier or opponent of Christ. Specif.: A great antagonist, person or power, expected to precede Christ's second coming.
an adversary to Christ ...
Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
Against Christ, or an opposition Christ, a rival Christ. The word is used only by the apostle John. ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
This term is employed by the apostle John alone, and is defined by him in a manner which leaves no d...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary