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

Employment Judge Michael Magee said that Ms Lanuszka's dismissal coincided with the permanent move to the UK of the business owner's sister.

From BBC

Actor Michael Sheen has described funding cuts at Welsh National Opera, National Theatre Wales and Museum Wales as examples of "an attack on culture" in Wales.

From BBC

The suspect, Michael Sparks, has been charged with two counts of murder.

From Los Angeles Times

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill said tough words at half-time brought "the reaction we wanted" as his players delivered Thursday's 3-1 World Cup qualifying win over Luxembourg.

From BBC

Twenty years later, Daniels and his co-creator, Michael Koman, ponder a similar notion regarding one paper: The Toledo Truth Teller, an Ohio daily with a storied legacy.

From Salon