Meanings
nounmessiah complex (plural messiah complexes)
plural messiah complexes
- A state of mind in which a person holds a belief that they are destined to become a savior.
Synonyms: Christ complex, savior complex
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA state of mind in which a person holds a belief that they are destined to become a savior.
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