Matthew
Americannoun
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one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.
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(in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.
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a male given name.
noun
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a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16
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the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
Etymology
Origin of Matthew
From Old French Mathieu, from Late Latin Matthaeus, from Greek Matthaîos, Maththaîos, from Aramaic Mattāi, shortening of Hebrew Mattityāh(ū), Mattanyāh(ū) “Gift of Yahweh”
Example Sentences
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Rhoback has a single retail store in Charlottesville, Va., and it plans to use the Champ investment to open new locations, co-founders Kevin Hubbard, Kristina Loftus and Matthew Loftus told The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
It was a first time watching Scotland at a World Cup for Ryan Kerr and his friends Matthew and David Smith.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The passages in question are familiar ones, found in Matthew 22 and Matthew 25.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
Speaking last week in Australia, the Solomons' new Prime Minister Matthew Wale said his cabinet would review the deal, which he admitted he had not seen until just before his visit.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bright and I were hoping Matthew would show up early too, because he was bringing the ball.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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