archangel meaning
EN[ˈɑː(r)kˌeɪn.dʒəl]WArchangel
- An archangel /ˌɑrkˈeɪndʒəl/ is an angel of high rank. Beings similar to archangels are found in a number of religious traditions; but the word "archangel" itself is usually associated with the Abrahamic religions.
- The word archangel is derived from the Greek ἀρχάγγελος (arch- + angel, literally chief angel).
- Michael and Gabriel are recognised as archangels in Judaism, Islam, and by most Christians.
- Some branches of the faiths mentioned have identified a group of seven Archangels, but the actual angels vary, depending on the source.
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- NounPLarchangelsPREarch-
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