Matthew

[math-yoo]

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.

Matthew

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Matthew¹

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

Her husband Matthew, an oil industry project manager, grew up in the town.

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Barring multiple turnovers, it’s hard to see Carolina keeping pace with Matthew Stafford’s efficiency.

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But on Wednesday, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the development would not have a "significantly adverse" effect on the landscape.

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Three players from the Ashes squad who did not play in the first Test - Jacob Bethell, Matthew Potts and Josh Tongue - have been included in the Canberra match.

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“It is hard for Lynas to reduce costs in these circumstances,” analyst Matthew Hope says.

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