HyperDic: saint_john

English > 3 senses of the expression Saint John:
NOUNperson Saint John, John, St. John, Saint John the Apostle, St. John the Apostle, John the Evangelist, John the Divine(New Testament) disciple of Jesus
objectSaint John, Saint John River, St. John, St. John Rivera river that rises in Maine and flows northeastward through New Brunswick to empty into the Bay of Fundy
locationSaint John, St. Johna port in eastern Canada
English > Saint John: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation.
SynonymsJohn, St. John, Saint John the Apostle, St. John the Apostle, John the Evangelist, John the Divine
CategoryNew TestamentThe collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation
Instance ofApostle(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
Evangelist(when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament
saintA person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
SpanishJohn, San Juan
CatalanJohn, Sant Joan
English > Saint John: 3 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningA river that rises in Maine and flows northeastward through New Brunswick to empty into the Bay of Fundy.
SynonymsSaint John River, St. John, St. John River
Instance ofriverA large natural stream of water (larger / larger than a creek)
Part ofMaine, Pine Tree State, ME, Me.A state in New England
New BrunswickA province in southeastern Canada
SpanishRío Saint John
CatalanSaint John
English > Saint John: 3 senses > noun 3, location
MeaningA port in eastern Canada; the largest city in New Brunswick.
SynonymSt. John
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
portA place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
Part ofNew BrunswickA province in southeastern Canada
SpanishSaint John
CatalanSaint John

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