Thomas Aquinas

Definitions of Thomas Aquinas
  1. noun
    (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)
    synonyms: Aquinas, Saint Thomas, Saint Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas, St. Thomas Aquinas
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    Doctor, Doctor of the Church
    (Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
    saint
    a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
    theologian, theologiser, theologist, theologizer
    someone who is learned in theology or who speculates about theology
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