1 (the Messiah) [sing.] (in Christianity) Jesus Christ who was sent by God into the world to save people from evil and SIN
2 (the Messiah) [sing.] (in Judaism) a king who will be sent by God to save the Jewish people
3 (messiah) a leader who people believe will solve the problems of a country or the world:
He's seen by many as a political messiah.
messianic adjective:
a messianic prophecy * a political leader who speaks with messianic fervour
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