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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
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
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of John The Baptist
Literary usage of John the baptist
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
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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