Aquinas

[ uh-kwahy-nuhs ]

noun

1. Saint Thomas the Angelic Doctor, 1225?–74, Italian scholastic philosopher: a major theologian of the Roman Catholic Church.

Aquinas

/ əˈkwaɪnəs /

noun

1. AquinasThomas, Saint12251274MItalianRELIGION: theologianPHILOSOPHY: philosopherRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: saint Saint Thomas. 1225–74, Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, and Dominican friar, whose works include Summa contra Gentiles (1259–64) and Summa Theologiae (1267–73), the first attempt at a comprehensive theological system. Feast day: Jan 28 See also Thomism

Other Words From

• A·quinist noun

Example Sentences

He also set up the Aquinas Foundation with a friend to help incentivise and raise the aspirations of young people in schools across Nottingham.

From BBC

He and a friend set up the Aquinas Foundation to help incentivise and raise the aspirations of young people in schools across Nottingham.

From BBC

Very often, talk here echoes the 13th-century writings of St. Thomas Aquinas, who believed God could be found in truth, goodness and beauty.

From Seattle Times

As a pitcher, the right-hander struck out 11, walked none and gave up two hits in Corona’s 8-0 win over Aquinas at JSerra.

From Los Angeles Times

Corona will play Aquinas at JSerra on Wednesday at 3 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times