Main Entry: Sa·tan

Pronunciation: \ˈsā-t^ən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew śāṭān adversary

Date: before 12th century

1 : the angel who in Jewish belief is commanded by God to tempt humans to sin, to accuse the sinners, and to carry out God's punishment
2 : the rebellious angel who in Christian belief is the adversary of God and lord of evil