Synonyms for messiah
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.
Related words
- Phrases
- messiah complex
Forms
- Plural
- messiahs → saviors, christs…
Example sentences
- christ Christ, peace be upon him, was a messenger of God.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| messiah | rising | |
| christ | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- christ1, savior2
- 7 letters
- saviour
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (savior2 = 2 syllables).