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PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Thomas

1
 n
the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
2
 n
Welsh poet (1914-1953)
3
 n
a radio broadcast journalist during World War I and World War II noted for his nightly new broadcast (1892-1981)
4
 n
United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968)
5
 n
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Thomas
1

n 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
Example 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
2

n Welsh poet (1914-1953)

Synonyms:
Dylan Marlais Thomas, Dylan Thomas
Example of:
poet
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
3

n 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
Example of:
broadcast journalist
a journalist who broadcasts on radio or television
4

n United States socialist who was a candidate for president six times (1884-1968)

Synonyms:
Norman Mattoon Thomas, Norman Thomas
Example of:
socialist
a political advocate of socialism
5

n United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

Synonyms:
Seth Thomas
Example of:
clockmaker, clocksmith
someone whose occupation is making or repairing clocks and watches
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