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messiah

/məˈsaɪ.ə/
Adverb:messianically
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Plural:messiahs
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Adjective:messianic
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• noun

1

The promised deliverer of the Jewish nation prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, or Jesus Christ regarded by Christians as the fulfillment of this prophecy (usually capitalized).

Example

"Ancient religious texts contain numerous prophecies describing the arrival of the Messiah."

2

A leader or figure who is regarded as the savior or liberator of a particular country, group, or cause.

Example

"The struggling company's board of directors welcomed the new chief executive as a corporate messiah."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Late Latin and Ancient Greek from Aramaic meshiha and Hebrew mashiah, meaning 'anointed one', from the verb mashah ('to anoint'). In ancient Israel, kings and high priests were consecrated by having oil poured upon their heads.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Messiah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/messiah
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