name
Uncommon
Lucifer
LOO-sih-fuh
Lucifer (name) means a name for Satan or the Devil in Christian tradition. Example: “The poem portrayed Lucifer as a fallen angel cast out of heaven.”
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1
A name for Satan or the Devil in Christian tradition.
"The poem portrayed Lucifer as a fallen angel cast out of heaven."
2
An old poetic name for the planet Venus when seen as the morning star.
"Ancient writers called the bright morning star Lucifer."
How to use Lucifer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOriginally just meant "morning star"; came to mean the Devil through a famous biblical passage.
When to use it
Mostly used in religious, literary, or historical contexts.
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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.
