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