Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Messiah /mə-sī'ə/ · Mes·si·ah · IPA /məˈsaɪ.ə/ 01 n. The expected king and deliverer of the Hebrews; the Savior; Christ. 1. The expected king and deliverer of the Hebrews; the Savior; Christ. “And told them the Messiah now was born.” — Milton.