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In Judeo-Christian tradition, a devil is an evil spirit. When used with the definite article, the devil refers to the chief evil spirit, alternately known as Satan, Beelzebub or Lucifer. The word ultimately derives from the [[Greek language|Greek]]: ''διάβολος'' or ''diávolos'' meaning accuser or slanderer<ref>{{Cite web | In Judeo-Christian tradition, a '''devil''' is an evil spirit. When used with the definite article, '''the devil''' refers to the chief evil spirit, alternately known as Satan, Beelzebub or Lucifer. The word ultimately derives from the [[Greek language|Greek]]: ''διάβολος'' or ''diávolos'' meaning accuser or slanderer<ref>{{Cite web | ||
| title = Online Etymology Dictionary | | title = Online Etymology Dictionary | ||
| accessdate = 2010-08-09 | | accessdate = 2010-08-09 | ||
| url = http://etymonline.com/?term=devil | | url = http://etymonline.com/?term=devil | ||
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In Judeo-Christian tradition, a devil is an evil spirit. When used with the definite article, the devil refers to the chief evil spirit, alternately known as Satan, Beelzebub or Lucifer. The word ultimately derives from the Greek: διάβολος or diávolos meaning accuser or slanderer[1].
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- ↑ Online Etymology Dictionary. Retrieved on 2010-08-09.