Peter

/ˈpitər/
/ˈpitə/
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Other forms: Peters

Definitions of Peter
  1. noun
    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
Pronunciation
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/ˈpitər/
UK
/ˈpitə/
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