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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Financial planner Matthew Chancey, founder of Tax Alpha Companies in Tampa, Fla., says the connection is no accident.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Analysts led by Matthew Lofting gently characterized BP’s recent tumultuous history as “chequered” but said the company’s balance sheet improvement means the stock is “no longer a poison pill.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Matthew Stafford and Davante Adams put on a show as the Rams rediscover their swagger in Aaron Donald’s much-anticipated return, beating the Giants 28-6.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Matthew Loveless, a vice president at Northwestern Mutual, based in Ohio, says retirees need to be upfront with their adult children, some of whom might be expecting an inheritance that they intend to rely on.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Then he crossed the hall to the room where Ben and Matthew slept.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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