HyperDic: saint_thomas

English > 2 senses of the expression Saint Thomas:
NOUNperson Saint Thomas, Thomas, St. Thomas, doubting Thomas, Thomas the doubting Apostlethe Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
person Saint Thomas, Aquinas, Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology
English > Saint Thomas: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningThe Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes.
SynonymsThomas, St. Thomas, doubting Thomas, Thomas the doubting Apostle
Instance ofApostle(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
saintA person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
SpanishSanto Tomás, Thomas, Tomás
CatalanSant Tomàs, Thomas
English > Saint Thomas: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274).
SynonymsAquinas, Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas
CategoryRoman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman ChurchThe Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Instance ofDoctor of the Church, Doctor(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
saintA person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
theologian, theologist, theologizer, theologisersomeone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
SpanishSanto Tomás, Tomás de Aquino
CatalanSant Tomàs d'Aquino, Tomàs d'Aquino

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