noun
Satan
SAY-tuhn
noun
1
In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the chief evil spirit who opposes God and tempts people to sin; the Devil.
"The sermon described Satan as the ultimate source of temptation."
2
Informally, a person seen as extremely wicked or cruel.
"Her ex-boss was an absolute Satan to work for."
How to Use Satan
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe Devil — the personification of evil in the Abrahamic religions.
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Word Forms
Satans plural
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Etymology
Traced back through Latin and Greek to Hebrew satan, meaning "adversary" or "accuser" — originally a title or role rather than a personal name.