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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“There are opportunities for investors today that we haven’t seen in years. Inventory is rising, sellers are cutting prices and negotiating leverage is shifting toward buyers,” Michael Carbonare, another real-estate investor, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters unveiled a turnaround plan focused on luxury pricing, cost cuts and a performance-driven culture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The move, orchestrated by Everett to satisfy the demands of the company’s top-dollar backers, cheats Michael out of his stock options and equity in the company.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Porsche’s PAH3 0.41%increase; up pointing triangle new chief executive Michael Leiters had an unfamiliar message for staff: Bonuses should reflect performance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Michael wanted to make a joke—there was something funny about what Gibby had said—but nothing came to him.

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

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