transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsā-t ə n ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew śāṭān adversary
Date: before 12th century
1. : the angel who in Jewish belief is commanded by God to tempt humans to sin, to accuse the sinners, and to carry out God's punishment
2. : the rebellious angel who in Christian belief is the adversary of God and lord of evil