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

“Clearly the teacher was acting inappropriately with respect to the students,” said attorney Michael Overing, who teaches 1st Amendment rights at USC.

From Los Angeles Times

Michael McConville has said that the portrayal of his mother's murder and secret burial by the IRA in a new Disney drama is "horrendous" and "cruel".

From BBC

Professor Michael Pluess, lead author of the study from the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey, said:

From Science Daily

“Returns in the market have been flat or decreasing over the last decade,” said Michael Moses, who tracks the investment potential of artworks for clients.

From New York Times

“This is welcome to a certain extent, it moves us away from fire risk by wetting down ecosystems,” said Michael Loik, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Santa Cruz.

From Los Angeles Times