satan

Slovak

[ˈsa.tan], [ˈsa.tan]

noun
Definitions
  • Satan, the Devil, the supreme evil spirit, who rules Hell
  • (expressive) a person or animal regarded as particularly malignant, detestable, or evil

Etymology

Derived from Satan, satān derived from Ancient Greek Σατάν derived from Hebrew (modern) שָׂטָן (adversary, accuser, Satan).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

שָׂטָן

Gloss

adversary, accuser, Satan

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