NOUN | person | Simon Peter, Peter, Saint Peter, St. Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, St. Peter the Apostle | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles |
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Meaning | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope. | |
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Synonyms | Peter, Saint Peter, St. Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, St. Peter the Apostle | |
Instance of | Apostle | (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel |
saint | A person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization | |
Spanish | Pedro, Peter, San Pedro | |
Catalan | Peter, Sant Pere |
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