Definition

Proper noun * Satan, the Devil: In Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions, the "Prince of Darkness" is a title for the chief spirit of evil, the adversary of God, the tempter of humankind, and the ruler of Hell. It represents the ultimate embodiment of evil and opposition to divine will.

Usage

This term is used as a formal or literary title for the Devil. It is often capitalized. * Theologians have debated the nature and influence of the Prince of Darkness for centuries. * In the story, the hero must resist the temptations offered by the Prince of Darkness.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used metaphorically in literature and rhetoric to describe a person or force of great evil or corruption.
  • The dictator was portrayed by the press as the Prince of Darkness who had plunged the nation into despair.

Variants and Related Words

• Satan (proper noun): The most common name for the same entity.
• The Devil (proper noun): Another common name.
• Lucifer (proper noun): A name often associated with the fallen angel who became the Devil.
• Beelzebub (proper noun): A biblical name for the Devil, meaning "lord of the flies."
• Mephistopheles (proper noun): A demonic figure in German folklore, often used as a synonym for the Devil.

Synonyms

• The Evil One
• The Tempter
• The Adversary
• The Archfiend
• The Lord of the Flies (Beelzebub)

Related Idioms

• Deal with the Devil / Make a pact with the Devil: To make a dangerous agreement with an evil person or force, sacrificing one's morals or soul for personal gain.
  • The corrupt official was accused of making a deal with the Prince of Darkness to secure his power.

Noun

1. (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell