messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ noun3 •The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ. •A similar religious figure or awaited divine ruler, such as the Islamic Mahdi. •(figurative) An extremely powerful or revered figure.Girlie, as far as you're concerned, I'm the messiah of the DMV. Now, get out of the car. — 1995 formsmessiahs