Xmas

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Abbreviation

English

Etymology

Xmas is an abbreviation for Christmas. It is derived from the word Χριστος, transliterated as Christos, which is Greek for Christ. See Wikipedia for more discussion.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkrɪsməs/, /ˈeksməs/
• SAMPA: /"krIsm@s/, /"eksm@s/
• AHD: /krÄ­s'məs/, /eks'məs/

Abbreviation

Xmas

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