Michael

[mahy-kuhl]

noun

1. (in the Abrahamic religions) a militant archangel.

2. Also called Michael I. 1921–2017, last king of Romania 1927–30, 1940–47 (son of Carol II).

3. (italics),  a narrative poem (1800) by Wordsworth.

4. a male given name.

Michael

/ ˈmaɪkəl /

noun

1. 1596–1645, tsar of Russia (1613–45); founder of the Romanov dynasty

2. born 1921, king of Romania (1927–30, as part of a three-part regency; 1940–47), who relinquished the throne (1930–40) in favour of his father, Carol II. He led the coup d'état that overthrew (1944) Antonescu but was forced to abdicate (1947) by the Communists

3. Bible one of the archangels. Feast day: Sept 29 or Nov 8

Michael

1. One of the most important angels, who was the guardian angel of the Jews (see also Jews) and the leader of the celestial armies in the Book of Revelation.

Michael is often depicted with scales for weighing the souls of the dead on Judgment Day.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Michael¹

From Late Latin Michahel, from Greek Michaḗl, from Hebrew Mīkhāʾēl “Who is like God?”; equivalent to mi “who?” + ka “like, as” + ʾēl “God”

Example Sentences

“Michael Coulter started the game and played the first two quarters, I played the second two and Michael never played again.”

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