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Peter

DEFINITIONS OF: Peter

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n disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

Synonyms:
Saint Peter, Saint Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, St. Peter, St. Peter the Apostle
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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
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