Nicholas

[ nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs ]

noun

1. of Cu·sa [kyoo, -z, uh], 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher. German Nikolaus von Cusa.
2. Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.
3. Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
4. a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”

Nicholas

/ ˈnɪkələs /

noun

1. Nicholas, Saint4th-century4th-centuryMLycianRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: saint Saint. 4th-century ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6 See also Santa Claus

Example Sentences

David Nicholas Dempsey, a California man and called by federal prosecutors “one of the most violent rioters” during he Jan. 6 attack was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

This poses questions for our understanding of "normal" tissues, according to principal investigator Nicholas Navin, Ph.D., chair of Systems Biology.

From Science Daily

Panorama – which has seen leaked invoices, bank statements, details of rent payments and lease agreements – asked Nicholas Parton, head of forensic accounting at Opus Pear Tree, to examine the school’s finances.

From BBC

Pictures film, which was directed by Eastwood and stars Nicholas Hoult as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, had its world premiere last month at the American Film Institute’s festival in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Nicholas Yeo, defending Mr Cotgreave, told the misconduct hearing he accepted the serious matter but added that it was set against 24 years of unblemished service.

From BBC