Messias

noun

Mes·​si·​as mə-ˈsī-əs How to pronounce Messias (audio)

Examples of Messias in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As of May 14, all had expressed willingness to cooperate – except X, according to Mr. Messias’ office. Mauricio Savarese and Gabriela Sá Pessoa, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Aramaic mĕshīḥā

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Messias was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Messias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Messias. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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