Definition of angel noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning , pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Learn the meaning of angel as a spiritual being or a very good person. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of angel in Britannica Dictionary. Angels symbolize divine love and protection. They represent purity, peace, unconditional love, guidance, healing, comfort, faith, hope, and charity. In Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and some other theologies: an angel sent by God to bring about the death of a person or people; an angel or spirit present at the death of a person.