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. Michael15961645MRussianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1596–1645, tsar of Russia (1613–45); founder of the Romanov dynasty
2. Michael1921MRomanianPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 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. Saint Michael
   Bible MichaelMRELIGION: archangelRELIGION: saint 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 .

Notes

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

Led by Michael J. Mitchell, Associate Professor in Bioengineering, the researchers refined this delivery process by optimizing the structure of ionizable lipids.

From Science Daily

And then — this comparison has been made before — but the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird thing was just so big and new, and then, it was, well, wait a second, here comes Michael Jordan.

From Los Angeles Times

West End performer Michael Ball has said he was "disappointed" by the report which found a charity set up in Captain Sir Tom Moore's honour had been "mismanaged".

From BBC

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary said the fines were "illegal" and "baseless", adding that he will appeal the case and take it to the EU courts.

From BBC

“What’s so interesting is the language the Chinese used,” says Professor Michael Jacobs, an expert on climate politics at Sheffield University.

From BBC