Thomas

Other forms: Thomases

Definitions of Thomas
  1. noun
    the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
    synonyms: Saint Thomas, St. Thomas, Thomas the doubting Apostle, doubting Thomas
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    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
  2. noun
    Welsh poet (1914-1953)
    synonyms: Dylan Marlais Thomas, Dylan Thomas
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    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
  3. noun
    a radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast (1892-1981)
    synonyms: Lowell Jackson Thomas, Lowell Thomas
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    broadcast journalist
    a journalist who broadcasts on radio or television
  4. noun
    United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968)
    synonyms: Norman Mattoon Thomas, Norman Thomas
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    socialist
    a political advocate of socialism
  5. noun
    United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
    synonyms: Seth Thomas
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    clockmaker, clocksmith
    someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
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