Lucifer (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- According to biblical scripture, Lucifer was cast out of heaven for his pride and disobedience to God.
- In Christian theology, Lucifer is often seen as the fallen angel who became a powerful demon and the ruler of Hell.
- Many interpretations view Lucifer as the serpent in the Garden of Eden who tempted Adam and Eve to consume the forbidden fruit.
- In Islamic tradition, Lucifer is known as Iblis, a fallen jinn who refused to bow down to Adam, the first human created by God.
- The concept of Lucifer as the embodiment of evil has been portrayed in various forms of art, literature, and media throughout history, often symbolizing rebellion and darkness.
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Meaning 2
A planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Astronomers refer to the bright morning planet as Lucifer, which is the Latin term for the morning star.
- Venus is often seen in the eastern sky just before sunrise, where it is sometimes referred to as Lucifer.
- Lucifer, as a celestial body, appears in the horizon as the first sign of morning and brings an end to the night.
- Viewers can see Lucifer with the naked eye in the eastern sky about an hour before sunrise on clear mornings.
- Historically, Lucifer has been the name for Venus when it rises in the east just before sunrise and serves as a celestial sign of the coming dawn.
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Meaning 3
Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction; "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- He pulled out a lucifer from his pocket to light the candle on the table.
- She asked her friend if she had a lucifer to light the fire pit in the garden.
- The old man struggled to light his cigar with a damp lucifer on a rainy day.
- As long as you've a lucifer to light your fag, you'll be fine on the campsite.
- The hikers used their last lucifer to start the fire before nightfall.