Thomas

noun
Thom·​as | \ ˈtä-məs How to pronounce Thomas (audio) \

Definition of Thomas

 (Entry 1 of 10)

: an apostle who demanded proof of Jesus' resurrection

Thomas

biographical name (1)
Tho·​mas | \ tȯ-ˈmä How to pronounce Thomas (audio) \

Definition of Thomas (Entry 2 of 10)

(Charles-Louis-) Ambroise 1811–1896 French composer

Thomas

biographical name (2)
Thom·​as | \ ˈtä-məs How to pronounce Thomas (audio) \

Definition of Thomas (Entry 3 of 10)

Augustus 1857–1934 American dramatist

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biographical name (3)

Definition of Thomas (Entry 4 of 10)

Clarence 1948–     American jurist

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Definition of Thomas (Entry 5 of 10)

Dyl*an \ ˈdi-​lən How to pronounce ˈdi-lən (audio)\ Marlais 1914–1953 Welsh poet

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Definition of Thomas (Entry 6 of 10)

E(dward) Donnall 1920–2012 American physician

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biographical name (6)

Definition of Thomas (Entry 7 of 10)

Lowell (Jackson) 1892–1981 American traveler, journalist, and author

Thomas

biographical name (7)

Definition of Thomas (Entry 8 of 10)

Norman Mat*toon \ ma-​ˈtün How to pronounce ma-ˈtün (audio) , mə-​\ 1884–1968 American socialist politician

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Definition of Thomas (Entry 9 of 10)

Seth 1785–1859 American clock manufacturer

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biographical name (9)

Definition of Thomas (Entry 10 of 10)

(Christian Friedrich) Theodore 1835–1905 American (German-born) conductor

First Known Use of Thomas

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Thomas

Noun

Greek Thōmas, from Hebrew t'ōm twin

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