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

The final episode of the season also brings Nina into the Crows’ fold after she accidentally gets Matthias sent to the notorious Hellgate prison in a botched attempt to keep him safe.

From Time

As ancillary as Nina and Matthias’ story is to Shadow and Bone’s core narrative, the winking approach the show takes with their trope-heavy subplot is perhaps the best lens through which to understand the series.

From The Daily Beast

The inaugural issue's cover features the headline "The New Brando," with an image of Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts.

From The Daily Beast

Wherefore he sent Posidonius, and Theodotius and Matthias before to present and receive the right hands.

From Project Gutenberg

In the time of the Assyrians I gave them Matthias, his sons and their comrades, to serve them.

From Project Gutenberg

The lot fell upon Matthias, who was accounted as one of the Twelve.

From Project Gutenberg

On the 4th the islands named Matthias and Stormy by Dampier were sighted.

From Project Gutenberg

Matthias Bruen was "one of the merchant princes of New York."

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