Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

michaelmas

noun

/ˈmɪkəlməs/

Definition

Michaelmas is a Christian feast day that celebrates the archangel Michael.

Examples

The school year traditionally begins after Michaelmas for many educational institutions.
Families would gather to feast and celebrate on Michaelmas, enjoying a final harvest meal.

Meaning

Observed on September 29, Michaelmas marks the end of the harvest season and is associated with the protection of a person’s soul as well as a time for students and scholars.