Lucifer
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Name — A name for Satan or the Devil in Christian tradition.
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Etymology
From Latin "lucifer," literally "light-bearer," from "lux" (light) and "fero" (to carry). Its use as a name for Satan comes from a passage in Isaiah traditionally read as referring to a fallen angel.
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What does “Lucifer” mean?
The word “Lucifer” means a name for Satan or the Devil in Christian tradition. In plain terms, originally just meant "morning star"; came to mean the Devil through a famous biblical passage.
How do you pronounce “Lucifer”?
“Lucifer” is pronounced LOO-sih-fuh (/ˈluːsɪfə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lucifer” in a sentence?
Here is “Lucifer” used in a sentence: “The poem portrayed Lucifer as a fallen angel cast out of heaven.”
What part of speech is “Lucifer”?
“Lucifer” is a name.
Where does the word “Lucifer” come from?
The word “Lucifer” comes from Latin. From Latin "lucifer," literally "light-bearer," from "lux" (light) and "fero" (to carry). Its use as a name for Satan comes from a passage in Isaiah traditionally read as referring to a fallen angel.
Is “Lucifer” a common word?
“Lucifer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lucifer” have?
“Lucifer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a name for Satan or the Devil in Christian tradition.