angel

Noun
  1. is a type of: spiritual being, supernatural being - an incorporeal being believed to have powers to affect the course of human events
    subtypes:
    • archangel - an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy
    • cherub - an angel of the second order whose gift is knowledge; usually portrayed as a winged child
    • seraph - an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
    • guardian angel, guardian spirit - an angel believed to have special affection for a particular individual
    • divine messenger - a messenger from God
    belongs to: celestial hierarchy - the collective body of angels
    has: wing - a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
  2. is a type of: good person - a person who is good to other people
    subtypes:
    • buddha - one who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment
    • fakeer, fakir, faqir, faquir - a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
    same as: holy man, holy person, saint
  3. is a type of: patron, sponsor, supporter - someone who supports or champions something
    same as: backer
  4. is an instance of: falls, waterfall - a steep descent of the water of a river
    is a part of: republic of venezuela, venezuela - a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
    same as: angel falls

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