archangel

noun

arch·​an·​gel ˈärk-ˌān-jəl How to pronounce archangel (audio)
1
: a chief angel
2
archangels plural : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy
archangelic adjective

Examples of archangel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
On the left is the archangel Gabriel raising his hand in a gesture of blessing and empathy. Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024 The author touches on key events in 20th-century Polish history while also introducing unreal phenomena, such as archangels who watch over the village and seem truly alien. Jeff Vandermeer, The Atlantic, 27 Sep. 2024 In the bible story, Gabriel was the archangel (there are seven archangels according to Judeo-Christian religions) who came to Mary to give her news of her divine pregnancy. Toketemu Ohwovoriole, Parents, 22 July 2024 Trump’s second wife, Marla Maples, shared an illustration of Trump at a lectern, overseen by a blonde archangel. Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for archangel 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French archangle, from Late Latin archangelus, from Greek archangelos, from archi- + angelos angel

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of archangel was in the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near archangel

Cite this Entry

“Archangel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archangel. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

archangel

noun
arch·​an·​gel ˈärk-ˌān-jəl How to pronounce archangel (audio)
: an angel of high rank
archangelic adjective

More from Merriam-Webster on archangel

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!