noun
archangel
ah-KAYN-juhl
Archangel (noun) means an angel of high rank believed to lead other angels, such as Gabriel or Michael in Judeo-Christian tradition. Example: “According to scripture, the archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus.”
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An angel of high rank believed to lead other angels, such as Gabriel or Michael in Judeo-Christian tradition.
"According to scripture, the archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus."
How to use archangel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking angel who leads other angels.
Common pairings
archangel Michael
archangel Gabriel
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Etymology
From Greek arkhangelos, from arkhi-, "chief", plus angelos, "messenger".
Synonyms
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What does “archangel” mean?
The word “archangel” means an angel of high rank believed to lead other angels, such as Gabriel or Michael in Judeo-Christian tradition. In plain terms, a high-ranking angel who leads other angels.
How do you pronounce “archangel”?
“Archangel” is pronounced ah-KAYN-juhl (/ɑː(ɹ)ˈkeɪn.d͡ʒəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “archangel” in a sentence?
Here is “archangel” used in a sentence: “According to scripture, the archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus.”
What part of speech is “archangel”?
“Archangel” is a noun.
Where does the word “archangel” come from?
The word “archangel” comes from Greek. From Greek arkhangelos, from arkhi-, "chief", plus angelos, "messenger".
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