Matthew
Americannoun
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one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, believed to be the author of the first Gospel: originally called Levi.
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(in the New Testament) the first Gospel. Matt.
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a male given name.
noun
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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
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the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
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
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Now he joins a Rams team led by quarterback Matthew Stafford and a defense that features All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Matthew Wolff is best known for designing the hugely popular Nigeria outfits at the 2018 World Cup, as well as those for winners France.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Matthew Stafford is a master at reading defenses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Matthew Chan, who owns three claw machine shops in town, told AFP tighter regulation was needed as the industry "was heading in the wrong direction".
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Bright and I were hoping Matthew would show up early too, because he was bringing the ball.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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