archangel

English

/ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/

noun
Definitions
  • A powerful angel that leads many other angels, but is still loyal to a deity, and often seen as belonging to a particular archangelical rank or order within a greater hierarchy of angels. (Judeo-Christian examples: Gabriel, Michael, Raphael, Uriel).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English archangel derived from Old French archangele derived from Latin archangelus derived from Ancient Greek ἀρχάγγελος (archangel) prefix from English angel.

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angel

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