Meaning of Lucifer in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈlusəfər/

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1. Noun

   Lucifer

   Etymology

   Old English, from Latin, ‘light-bringing, morning star’, from lux, luc-‘light’ + -fer‘bearing’. Lucifer (sense 1) is by association with the ‘son of the morning’ (Isa. 14:12), believed by Christian interpreters to be a reference to Satan

   Definitions

   1. (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God

   Examples

   • « tempter of mankind »
   • « master of Hell »
2. 2. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical

   Examples

   • « ignites with friction »
   • « he always carries matches to light his pipe »