Satan

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈseɪtən/

Proper noun

Proper noun Satan

A picture of what Satan might look like

1. (Christianity) The enemy of God and all people. Satan is a fallen angel and the leader of all demons (or devils).
2. (Judaism) Either a fallen angel (as in Christianity) or an angel that tests people for God.
3. (Islam) A devil that tempts and tests people:
   1. One of a group of devils led by Iblis.
   2. Iblis himself.
4. (Satanism) The symbol for perfect person, who a Satanist tries to be.

Related words

• satanic
• Satanism
• Satanist

See also

• devil
• demon
• evil