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Simon
[ sahy-muhn; French see-mawn ]
noun
- the original name of the apostle Peter. Compare Peter ( def 1 ).
- Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4.
- Simon the Canaanite, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15.
- a relative, perhaps a brother, of Jesus: sometimes identified with Simon the Canaanite. Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3.
- ( “Simon Magus” ) the Samaritan sorcerer who was converted by the apostle Philip. Acts 8:9–24.
- ( “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.
- Claude [klohd], 1913–2005, French novelist, born in Madagascar: Nobel Prize 1985.
- Herbert Alexander, 1916–2001, U.S. social scientist and economist: Nobel Prize 1978.
- Sir John (Allse·brook) [sur , jon, , awlz, -br, oo, k], 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer.
- Neil, 1927–2018, U.S. playwright.
- Paul, born 1941, U.S. singer and songwriter.
- a male given name, form of Simeon.
Simon
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- the original name of (Saint) Peter
- New Testament
- See Simon Zelotes
- AlsoSimon the Tanner a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)
- AlsoSimon the Tanner a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
These movies frequently become mired in their own good intentions, diluting their messaging to something as plain and palatable as, say, “Love, Simon.”
Irish trade minister Simon Harris said he was ready to negotiate with the US, calling it the "best way forward", while Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Trump's decision was "deeply regrettable" and benefitted "no-one".
In evidence, executive chairman of the nearby Hippodrome, Simon Thomas, said the noise was "tortuous" because of repeated sets and what the judge called "awful renditions".
Angels in the Asylum is due to star Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver and tells the story of women who were locked away for being typhoid carriers.
As two of his former clubs aim to scale new heights in the FA Cup this weekend, Simon Grayson is getting ready to conquer his fears 4,500 miles away in Nepal.
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