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 Lobb, 56, a Cornish tinsmith and jeweler, is found stabbed to death in his studio.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams, however, failed to capitalize, and fell behind 17-13 early in the fourth quarter after Jones engineered a long drive that ended with a short touchdown pass to Michael Pittman Jr.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael Shah, senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, believes that this could start to resolve itself in time.

From BBC

Actor Michael Sheen says he initially turned down his role of former prime minister Sir Tony Blair in the Channel 4 drama The Deal having already accepted another job.

From BBC

But in December 2006 it became headline news when Michael Lyons, 21, was shot dead after two masked gunmen walked into his uncle's MoT garage.

From BBC