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SAINT PETER
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• SAINT PETER (noun)
The noun SAINT PETER has 1 sense:
1. disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
Familiarity information: SAINT PETER used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
Disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Peter; Saint Peter; Saint Peter the Apostle; Simon Peter; St. Peter; St. Peter the Apostle
Instance hypernyms:
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)
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