[ˈfɔʊst, ˈfoʊst]

Definitions

1. noun

In German literature, a character who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge, wealth, or power.

“The opera ‘Faust’ tells the tragic story of a scholar who makes a deal with the devil.”

2. proper noun

The main character in a medieval German legend and the title character of a famous opera by Charles Gounod.

“The opera ‘Faust’ is based on the legend of Dr. Faust.”

3. surnamed

a reference to the character in German literature.

“Friedrich Nietzsche’s book ‘The Birth of Tragedy’ contains a reference to the character Faust.”