Michael

American  

[mahy-kuhl] / ˈmaɪ kəl /

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.

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Michael British  

/ 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

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Michael Cultural  

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.

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

Etymology

Origin of Michael

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

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Although their professional relationship ended, Ridgeley says their "authentic friendship" was the "fundamental pillar" that endured until Michael died in 2016.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

A letter from the Chief Medical Officer, external, Prof Sir Michael McBride, states that from 31 July 2026, those eligible for the vaccine are:

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

This fundamental contradiction—Shanghai as the birthplace of Chinese communism and also the center of the country’s capitalist development—lies at the heart of Michael Dillon’s “Shanghai: The Story of China’s Most Dynamic City.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

But, he added, the relationship between trainer Michael McCarthy, Journalism’s connections and Rispoli “speaks for itself.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

But Michael would lie awake at night, imagining each and every one of them —perhaps some he’d never even seen—wandering the world alone.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly