messiah
/məˈsaɪ.ə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: messiahs
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A similar religious figure or awaited divine ruler, such as the Islamic Mahdi.
Noun
Examples
The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe- a desolate, dry planet with vast deserts. Hidden away within the rocks of these deserts are a people known as the Fremen, who have long held a prophecy, that a man would come, a messiah, who would lead them to true freedom. The planet is Ar
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “messiah” mean?
The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
Is “messiah” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.