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michael

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmaɪkəɫ// michael

n. a common name for a man or a boy. It is used in many different cultures and languages around the world.

n. a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'who is like God?'. It is one of the most common names in the English-speaking world and appears in various forms across numerous languages.


SIMPLE

My brother's name is Michael.

CONTEXTUAL

Michael was promoted to manager after working for the company for five years.

COMPLEX

The archangel Michael is a significant figure in several religious traditions, often depicted as a leader of the heavenly armies.

Origin

From Middle English Michael, from Old French Michel, Old English Michahel, and directly from their source Latin Michaēl, from Ancient Greek Μῐχᾱήλ (Mĭkhāḗl), from Biblical Hebrew מִיכָאֵל (mîḵāʾēl, literally “who is like God?”). Doublet of Miguel and Mikhail.

Usage

Used as a proper noun; it is capitalized in all contexts.

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