Lucifer

[ loo-suh-fer ]

noun

1. a proud, rebellious archangel, identified with Satan, who fell from heaven.
2. the planet Venus when appearing as the morning star.
3. (lowercase) friction match.

Lucifer

¹

/ ˈluːsɪfə /

noun

1. the leader of the rebellion of the angels: usually identified with Satan
2. the planet Venus when it rises as the morning star

lucifer

²

/ ˈluːsɪfə /

noun

1. a friction match: originally a trade name for a match manufactured in England in the 19th century

Lucifer

¹

1. A name, traditional in Christianity , for the leader of the devils , an angel who was cast from heaven into hell because he rebelled against God. Lucifer is usually identified with Satan . The name Lucifer , which means “bearer of light” or “morning star,” refers to his former splendor as the greatest of the angels.

Lucifer

²

1. Another name for Satan .

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lucifer¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Latin: morning star, literally, light-bringing, equivalent to lūci- (stem of lūx ) light + -fer -fer

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lucifer¹

Old English, from Latin Lūcifer, light-bearer, from lūx light + ferre to bear

Example Sentences

Luther, who has the sinister authority of a mild-mannered Lucifer in a wrinkled suit, makes to leave out of respect for Veronica’s wishes.

From Los Angeles Times

On “Lucifer,” he lands a Candace Owens diss, making it clear where he doesn't stand politically:

From Salon

“We have seen the Netflix bump in full effect for licensed linear series, everything from ‘Breaking Bad’ to ‘Suits,’ as well as canceled linear series that Netflix rescued such as ‘Lucifer’ and ‘Manifest,’” Katz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucifer is cast as a classically handsome youth, his nude but sexless body stretched out horizontally, edge to edge across a nearly 2-foot-wide sheet.

From Los Angeles Times

Every year, in response to overtly Christian displays put up in government buildings, the Satanic Temple petitions to set up a display honoring Lucifer in state capitols.

From Salon

Related Words

• Satan