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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Co-author Matthew Siegler of the University of Hawaii created detailed temperature models for the moon's south polar region.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
No one wants to wonder what could have been if it turns out quarterback Matthew Stafford can’t count on Nacua getting open and punishing defenders downfield.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Of course, we’re familiar with the history and the events,” said Matthew DeFelice, another forensic underwater archaeologist with the POW agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Matthew Josephson’s group portrait of the most powerful men of the Gilded Age—his subjects include Jay Gould, James Fisk, John D. Rockefeller and J.P.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
It was the last time we saw Matthew.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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