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

“It’s only been used once in the history of our country since it was enacted 122 years ago,” California Solicitor General Samuel Harbourt told the court Wednesday.

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“We continue to believe that our planned separation to create two distinct, leading media companies will create compelling value,” said Warner Discovery Board Chair Samuel Di Piazza Jr. in a statement.

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Speaking of a woman mistakenly believed to be South Asian, one group member — Vermont state Sen. Samuel Douglass, wrote: “She just didn’t bathe often.”

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Samuel Guist, who lives in the Tullybrannigan Road area of the town, said streams of water where washing down past houses and continuing to rise.

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Russian officials are focused on process and traditional diplomacy, said Samuel Charap, a veteran Russia watcher and senior political analyst at Rand.

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