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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

/ ˈɪə /

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
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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 .
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Notes

Michael is often depicted with scales for weighing the souls of the dead on Judgment Day .
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Michael1

From Late Latin Michahel, from Greek Ѿ, from Hebrew īʾŧ “Who is like God?”; equivalent to mi “who?” + ka “like, as” + ʾŧ “Gǻ”
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There are more than a dozen notable waterfalls within an hour’s drive from town, said Mayor Michael Clarno, including Hedge Creek Falls, Burney Falls, Faery Falls and three sets of falls on the McCloud River.

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The conflict was dramatized in the 1999 Michael Mann film “The Insider” and stained the program’s stellar reputation.

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She is survived by her daughter Piper, her son Trevor, and her siblings Karen and Michael and four grandchildren.

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Later in the quarter, confusion about tariffs and potential trade wars introduced another element of uncertainty, said Michael Soto, vice president of research in the western region for real state brokerage Savills.

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Iran doves and anti-Israel provocateurs tendentiously seized the opportunity to attempt to excise a convenient “hawkish” scalp — whether that be Hegseth or national security advisor Michael Waltz.

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