Chrislam

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proper noun

A Nigerian syncretic religion founded by Nigerian clergyman Tela Tella which combines elements of Christianity and Islam.

OriginEnglish Islam ← Arabic إِسْلَام (ʔislām) →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A Nigerian syncretic religion founded by Nigerian clergyman Tela Tella which combines elements of Christianity and Islam.
  2. derogatoryslurAny sect of Christianity or Islam deemed to have aspects of the other.

Origin

  1. EnglishChristianity
  2. Arabicأَسْلَمَ (ʔaslama)
  3. Arabicإِسْلَام (ʔislām)
  4. EnglishIslam
  5. EnglishChrislam

Blend of Christianity + Islam.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

Chrislam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chrislam

MLA

“Chrislam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chrislam. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Chrislam,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chrislam.

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