Simon

[ sahy-muhn; French see-mawn ]

noun

1. the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter ( def 1 ).
2. Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4.
3. Simon the Canaanite, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15.
4. a relative, perhaps a brother, of Jesus: sometimes identified with Simon the Canaanite. Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3.
5. ( “Simon Magus” ) the Samaritan sorcerer who was converted by the apostle Philip. Acts 8:9–24.
6. ( “Simon Magus” ) fl. 2nd century a.d. ?, founder of a Gnostic sect and reputed prototype of the Faust legend: often identified with the Biblical Simon Magus.
7. Claude [klohd], 1913–2005, French novelist, born in Madagascar: Nobel Prize 1985.
8. Herbert Alexander, 1916–2001, U.S. social scientist and economist: Nobel Prize 1978.
9. Sir John (Allse·brook) [sur , jon, , awlz, -br, oo, k], 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer.
10. Neil, 1927–2018, U.S. playwright.
11. Paul, born 1941, U.S. singer and songwriter.
12. a male given name, form of Simeon.

Simon

/ ˈsaɪmən /

noun

1. the original name of (Saint) Peter
2. New Testament
   1. See Simon Zelotes
   2. AlsoSimon the Tanner a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)
   3. AlsoSimon the Tanner a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)
3. SimonJohn (Allsebrook), 1st Viscount Simon18731954MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanLAW: lawyer John ( Allsebrook ), 1st Viscount Simon. 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer. He was Liberal home secretary (1915–16) and, as a leader of the National Liberals, foreign secretary (1931–35), home secretary (1935–37), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1937–40), Lord Chancellor (1940–45)
4. Simon(Marvin) Neil1927MUSTHEATRE: dramatistMUSIC: librettist ( Marvin ) Neil. born 1927, US dramatist and librettist, whose plays include Barefoot in the Park (1963), California Suite (1976), Biloxi Blues (1985), Lost in Yonkers (1990), and London Suite (1995): many have been made into films
5. SimonPaul1942MUSMUSIC: pop singerMUSIC: songwriter Paul. born 1941, US pop singer and songwriter. His albums include: with Art Garfunkel (born 1941), The Sounds of Silence (1966), and Bridge over Troubled Water (1970); and, solo, Graceland (1986), The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), and You're The One (2000)

Example Sentences

Passing sentence, Judge Simon Hirst told Pateman: "The cause of Ms Marshall's death was pneumonia as a result of the injuries inflicted upon her by you."

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Former Downing Street director of communications Simon Lewis says he thinks Sir Jacob is "looking to reposition".

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About 30 homes were evacuated on Sunday morning and Simon Williams, whose family owns the bungalow where the sinkhole appeared, said it could be months until residents of the cul-de-sac could safely return home.

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The American Federation of Government Employees has warned about, with the union’s policy director, Jacqueline Simon, telling the Hill that they’re expecting an “exodus.”

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Simon Smith, of charging firm Instavolt agrees that red tape is a problem.

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