Simon

Other forms: Simons

Definitions of Simon

1. noun

   one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
   synonyms: Simon Zelotes, Simon the Canaanite, Simon the Zealot, St. Simon

   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. noun

   United States singer and songwriter (born in 1942)
   synonyms: Paul Simon

   example of:

   singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer

   a person who sings

   ballad maker, songster, songwriter

   a composer of words or music for popular songs
3. noun

   United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927)
   synonyms: Marvin Neil Simon, Neil Simon

   example of:

   dramatist, dramaturge, playwright

   someone who writes plays
4. noun

   United States economist and psychologist who pioneered in the development of cognitive science (1916-2001)
   synonyms: Herb Simon, Herbert A. Simon, Herbert Alexander Simon

   example of:

   economic expert, economist

   an expert in the science of economics

   psychologist

   a scientist trained in psychology