satan

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

Etymology

See Satan: from Latin Satān, from Ancient Greek Σατάν (Satán), from Hebrew שָׂטָן (Sātān, “adversary, accuser”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

Old Nick, Devil, Lucifer, Beelzebub, the Tempter, Prince of Darkness

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