noun
- in Judaism and Christianity, a savior or liberator sent by God
- a person who is expected to save or rescue others from trouble
Usage: religious
Examples
- Christians believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah.
- Jews still await the coming of the Messiah.
- The coach was seen as a messiah who would save the failing team.
- Many people viewed the new president as a political messiah.
- The community looked for a messiah to solve their economic problems.
- She didn’t want to be treated like some kind of messiah.