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Saint John| Noun | 1. | Saint John - (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of RevelationNew Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other Epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible Apostle - (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel Evangelist - (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John saint - a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization | | | 2. | Saint John - a river that rises in Maine and flows northeastward through New Brunswick to empty into the Bay of Fundyriver - a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek); "the river was navigable for 50 miles" | | | 3. | Saint John - a port in eastern Canada; the largest city in New Brunswickcity, metropolis, urban center - a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts; "Ancient Troy was a great city" port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country | |
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