Matthew

American  

[math-yoo] / ˈmæθ yu /

noun

1. one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.

2. (in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.

3. a male given name.

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Matthew British  

/ ˈmæθjuː /

noun

1. 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

2. the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him

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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

They are accused of working with Matthew Trickett, a former British Royal Marine and UK Border Force officer, who was found dead in May 2024 after being released on bail.

From BBC

Speaking after the meeting, Reform UK council leader Sean Matthews said: "We think it's better to make the planet a better place in slow time rather than rush to it."

From BBC

“I have a great admiration for Matthew for managing that, and also giving each character a role to play in that journey.”

From Los Angeles Times

The total amount owed increased to $417 million as of December, according to Matthew Crawford, the office’s assistant director.

From Los Angeles Times

Written by Matthew Parkhill, with Guy Ritchie — who directed Robert Downey Jr. in two steroidal Holmes films — helming some episodes, it’s pulpy and nutty and preposterous, mostly in a good way.

From Los Angeles Times