archangel
nounmasculine/ɐɾˈkɐ̃ʒu/low
ar·can·jo
Definition
In angelic hierarchy, an angel of high rank, considered a prince or chief of the angels.
Saint Michael is one of the best-known archangels.
Tradition mentions seven archangels.
Common collocations
Archangel Michaelthe seven archangels
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico 'archangelus', do grego 'archángelos' (árche 'chefe' + ángelos 'mensageiro').