Inri is a noun (often used in historical or religious contexts) referring to the initial letters INRI, standing for the Latin phrase ‘Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum’ meaning Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. The term appears on crucifix inscriptions and is sometimes cited in discussions of Christian iconography or Latin epigraphy. It is typically referenced in scholarly or liturgical contexts rather than everyday speech.
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