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ἄγγελος

[áŋ.ɡe.los]

noun

LanguageAncient Greek

Meaning
  1. a messenger
  2. one that announces
  3. angel, heavenly spirit
  4. A person who brings news or carries a message. It can also refer to a heavenly spirit.
Examples

ὁ ἄγγελος ἥκει πρὸς τὸν βασιλέα.

The messenger has come to the king.

Pronunciationáŋ.ɡe.los

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteIn later religious contexts, this word evolved to mean a celestial being.

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