Matthias

[ muh-thahy-uhs ]

noun

1. a disciple chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot as one of the apostles. Acts 1:23–26.
2. 1557–1619, king of Hungary 1608–18; king of Bohemia 1611–17; emperor of the Holy Roman Empire 1612–19 (son of Maximilian II).
3. Also Mat·thyas. a male given name, form of Matthew.

Matthias

/ məˈθaɪəs /

noun

1. Matthias15571619MAustrianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1557–1619, Holy Roman Emperor (1612–19); king of Hungary (1608–18) and Bohemia (1611–17)
2. Saint Matthias
   New Testament Matthias, SaintMJewishRELIGION: apostleRELIGION: saint the disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas as one of the 12 apostles (Acts 1:15–26). Feast day: May 14 or Aug 9

Example Sentences

Matthias entered the Division 8 football playoffs with a 1-9 record and has reached the final against Serrano after upsetting Salesian 21-14 in the semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times

Matthias coach Devah Thomas and Salesian coach Anthony Atkins used to be assistants at Salesian under coach Angelo Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

MATTHIAS; Harvard commit Douglas Langford is the player to watch.

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Matthias at Bishop Alemany, 7 p.m.

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According to Matthias Schmidt of Schmidt Automotive Research, European firms have been caught out by a wave of "unsustainable" discounting by Chinese brands in their home market, which has affected sales of high-priced vehicles.

From BBC