angelo-, angel- +
(Greek: messenger, divine messenger)
angel
1. In some religions, a divine being who acts as a messenger of God.
An angel is defined as a heavenly messenger who either delivers a message to humans, carries out God's will, praises God, or guards God's throne.
The term angel is derived from the Greek word angelos which means "messenger". Angelos and the Hebrew equivalent, malak, "messenger", are the two most common terms used to describe this class of being in the Bible.
In general, in texts of the Bible where an angel appears, his task is to convey the message of God or to do the will of God.
2. A spirit that protects and offers guidance.
3. A secular meaning is someone who is kind or beautiful.
4. In informal secular applications, it is someone who provides financial support for an enterprise; for example, an "angel" is someone who provides money for a theatrical venture.
Angela
A female given name based on angel which comes from a Greek word meaning “messenger”.
angeldom
The abode or sphere of angels.
angelhood
1. The nature or status of an angel.
2. An embodiment of an angelic nature.
angelic
1. Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub: "She has an angelic smile."
2. Of or relating to angels: "An angelic messenger appeared one night."
3. Resembling or befitting an angel or saint by not disturbing or annoying other people.
Angelica, angelica
1. A female name.
2. Any of several types of related plants having clusters of small flowers and a distinctive aroma, often used in cooking and medicine.
angelical
1. Resembling or befitting an angel or saint.
2. Not disturbing or annoying other people.
3. Referring to or relating to angels.
angelically
1. Descriptive of supporting what is kind, right, or good.
2. Referring to being on the side of the angels by doing something good or kind .
angelicize
To make saintly, angelic, or to become like an angel; such as, angelic innocence, purity, beneficence; heavenly; saintly.
Angelina
A proper name for a female; literally, lovely or angelic.
angelize
To raize to the status of an angel or to render angelic.
angelocracy
A government or rule by angels.
angelogic, angelogical
A reference to a branch of theology that investigates and presents information about angels.
angelolatry
The worship of angels; angel worship.
angelology
1. The doctrine or discourse concerning angels
2. The study of angels.
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