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Luke

American  
[look] / luk /

noun

  1. an early Christian disciple and companion of Paul, a physician and probably a gentile: traditionally believed to be the author of the third Gospel and the Acts.

  2. the third Gospel.

  3. a male given name: from the Greek word meaning “man of Lucania.”


Luke British  
/ luːk /

noun

  1. a fellow worker of Paul and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Feast day: Oct 18

  2. the third Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Luke

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Luke Pollard, U.K. minister for defense readiness and industry, had a question for the gathered executives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Littler came close to becoming world champion at the first attempt in 2024, but was beaten by Luke Humphries in the final.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Wayne Rooney and Luke Littler both know what it is like to be thrust into the limelight at a young age.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Friends of Slate Hila Keren and Luke Boso, professors of law at Southwestern Law School, explain how the Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

She does not want to see Luke Messenger to say good-bye.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti