noun
archangel
ah-KAYN-juhl
noun
1
An angel of high rank believed to lead other angels, such as Gabriel or Michael in Judeo-Christian tradition.
"According to scripture, the archangel Gabriel announced the birth of Jesus."
How to Use Archangel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking angel who leads other angels.
Common pairings
archangel Michael
archangel Gabriel
Word Forms
archangels plural
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Etymology
From Greek arkhangelos, from arkhi-, "chief", plus angelos, "messenger".