Philip

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[fil-ip]

noun

1. one of the 12 apostles. Mark 3:18; John 1:43–48; 6:5–7.

2. one of the leaders of the Christian Hellenists in the early church in Jerusalem who afterwards became an evangelist and missionary. Acts 6; 8:26–40.

3. King Metacomet, died 1676, North American Indian chief: sachem of the Wampanoag tribe 1662–76; leader of the Indians in King Philip's War.

4. Prince, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921–2021, consort of Elizabeth II.

5. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “lover of horses.”

Philip.

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abbreviation

1. Philippians.

Philip

/ ˈfɪlɪp /

noun

1. New Testament

   1. one of the twelve apostles of Jesus

   2. Also: Philip the Evangelist. one of the seven deacons appointed by the early Church

   3. Also: Philip the Tetrarch. one of the sons of Herod the Great, who was ruler of part of former Judaea (4 _bc –34 _ad ) (Luke 3:1)

2. King, American Indian name Metacomet. died 1676, American Indian chief, the son of Massasoit. He waged King Philip's War against the colonists of New England (1675–76) and was killed in battle

3. Prince. another name for the (Duke of): Edinburgh. Prince. another name for the (Duke of) Edinburgh

Example Sentences

Not consciously, but he liked the comparison because “Easy in many ways is the opposite of Philip Marlowe.”

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier in the day the King had visited the Oratory of St Philip Neri in Birmingham, founded by the 19th century Catholic theologian and philosopher, Cardinal John Henry Newman.

From BBC

Actor Philip Olivier has said he is "surprised and delighted" to be reprising his role as "Tinhead" when Brookside returns to the screen later this year.

From BBC

Philip Coppel KC, acting for the district council, argued there was "no compelling reason" for the appeal bid to be allowed.

From BBC

Philip Coppel KC, for the local authority, argued there was "no compelling reason" for the appeal bid to be allowed.

From BBC