Definition of John the Baptist

1. Noun. (New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome.

Exact synonyms: St. John The Baptist
Category relationships: New Testament
Generic synonyms: Hermit, Recluse, Solitary, Solitudinarian, Troglodyte, Saint

Definition of John the Baptist

1. Proper noun. (biblical character) A New Testament prophet who baptized Jesus. He was executed by Herod Antipas at the request of Salome. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of John The Baptist

John Wanamaker
John Wayne
John Webster
John Wesley
John Wickliffe
John Wiclif
John Wilkes
John Wilkes Booth
John William Strutt
John Witherspoon
John Wyclif
John Wycliffe
John dory
John le Carre
John o' Groats
John the Baptist (current term)
John the Divine
John the Evangelist
John von Neumann
Johnathan
Johncock
Johne's bacillus
Johne's disease
Johnnie
Johnno
Johnny-come-latelies
Johnny-come-lately
Johnny-jump-up
Johnny-jump-ups

Literary usage of John the Baptist

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1. A Guide to the Best Fiction in English by William Winter, George Saintsbury, Ernest Albert Baker (1913)
""John the Baptist." Mr. Sothern and Miss Marlowe appeared on January 21, 1907, at the Lyric Theatre, in an English version of the German play of "Johannes," ..."

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