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

The decision was slammed as "amateurish" by former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan, who added that he was "staggered" that they would turn down the opportunity.

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Overall, the U.S. economy hasn’t responded as expected to tariffs, said Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research.

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When Tremlett got Michael Beer out to win the match, it was a moment of pure elation, just incredible.

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Sporting director Hughes and chief executive Michael Edwards were key in Slot's appointment, and the Dutchman retains their backing.

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“The budget is unlikely to affect monetary policy much either way,” said Michael Saunders, a senior economic advisor at Oxford Economics and a former BOE rate setter, in a note.

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