lucifer meaning and definition

LUCIFER noun

Definition of Lucifer (noun)

1. (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
   • synonyms: Beelzebub, Devil, Old Nick, Prince of Darkness, Satan, the Tempter
2. a planet (usually Venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
   • synonyms: daystar, morning star, Phosphorus
3. lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
   • "he always carries matches to light his pipe"; "as long you've a lucifer to light your fag"
   • synonyms: friction match, match