Samuel

[sam-yoo-uhl]

noun

1. a judge and prophet of Israel. 1 Samuel 1–3; 8–15.

2. either of two books of the Bible bearing his name. 1 Sam., 2 Sam.

3. a male given name.

Samuel

/ ˈsæmjʊəl /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet, seer, and judge, who anointed the first two kings of the Israelites (I Samuel 1–3; 8–15)

2. either of the two books named after him, I and II Samuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samuel¹

From Late Latin Samuhel, from Greek Samouḗl, from Hebrew Shĕmūʾēl “Name of El (God),” or “His name is El (God)”

Example Sentences

The root of the trend is just consumers’ desire to connect with brands, said Casey Savio Samuels, senior vice president of strategy at marketing and technology services company Monks.

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The order, known as an administrative stay, was granted by Justice Samuel Alito, who instructed challengers to file a response to the Texas petition by Monday afternoon.

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Samuel Hammond, chief economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, said he doesn’t think that AI investments are in a bubble.

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Samuel Buell, a Duke University law school professor and former federal prosecutor, called the pressure on behalf of the Tates “another data point” in the White House politicizing law enforcement.

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Gabriel Samuel, 21, visiting from Stockholm waited for his Giga Burger in a booth.

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