noun
- plural of archangel; high-ranking angels in religious belief, especially in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam
Usage: religious
Examples
- The archangels Michael and Gabriel are mentioned in the Bible.
- In Christian tradition, archangels serve as God’s messengers.
- The painting depicted archangels with golden wings and halos.
- Many religions recognize archangels as powerful spiritual beings.
- The cathedral’s stained glass windows showed the archangels in battle.
- According to Islamic belief, archangels carry out divine commands.