hypochristian
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Meaning · English
A Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hypochristian” mean?
A Christian who behaves contrary to Christian tenets or values.
Is “hypochristian” formal or informal?
hypochristian is generally derogatory, slang.