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Definition of Messiah noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Messiah

noun
 
/məˈsaɪə/
 
/məˈsaɪə/
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  1. the Messiah
     [singular] (in Judaism) a king who will be sent by God to save the Jewish people, as promised in the Hebrew BibleTopics Religion and festivalsc2
  2. the Messiah
     [singular] (in Christianity) Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as the Messiah of the Hebrew Bible, sent by God into the world to save people from evil and sinTopics Religion and festivalsc2
  3. messiah
     a leader who people believe will solve the problems of a country or the world synonym saviour
    • He's seen by many as a political messiah.
  4. the Messiah
     [singular] a musical work by Handel for voices and orchestra, with verses from the Bible. It was first performed in Dublin in 1742 and has become one of the most popular pieces of classical music among British audiences. It is often sung around Christmas.
    5. Word OriginOld English Messias: via late Latin and Greek from Hebrew māšīaḥ ‘anointed’.
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