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Simon
[sahy-muhn, see-mawn]
noun
the original name of the apostle Peter.
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 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 (Allsebrook) 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
Also: Simon the Tanner.a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)
Also: Simon the Tanner.a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)
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)
( 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
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
He was chairman of the Indian Committee of the Simon Commission, which reviewed the working of constitutional reforms in India in 1928.
Simon Francis from the End Fuel Poverty Coalition said: "With bills still hundreds of pounds higher than in 2020, millions will continue to face unaffordable energy and cold, damp homes this winter".
Simon Francis, coordinator of the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, said ministers were "right to be getting a grip on the situation and holding Ofgem and the energy industry to account".
Simon Calder, a journalist and broadcaster on BBC's The Travel Show, says that a number of travel agents have observed some families choosing to take their main holiday over Easter, rather than during the summer.
This performance was under the guiding baton of Sir Simon Rattle, with whom Brendel shared a longstanding, prodigious musical partnership.
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