LUCIFER


Meaning of LUCIFER in English

[noun] [not after the] - another name for Satan (= the originator of evil and the enemy of God)According to the Old Testament, Lucifer, in his pride, led the revolt of some of the angels against God, and was banished to Hell after their defeat. After this he was called Satan.Jones was once described by a friend as being as proud as Lucifer (= extremely proud or satisfied with himself).

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.