Christer

noun

Christ·​er

ˈkrīstə(r)

plural -s

US slang, usually disparaging

1

: a Christian who is perceived as being overly pious or self-righteous or who proselytizes frequently

2

: one who is overly pious or prudish

Word History

Etymology

Christ + -er

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