Definition
Definition of James - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namesmale given name from Hebrew
- James is a popular name for boys.
2.
surnameEnglish surname originating as a patronymic
- Her last name is James.
3.
biblical bookTECH. twentieth book of the New TestamentTECH.
- James is a book in the New Testament.
4.
apostleTECH. one of the twelve apostles, brother of JohnTECH.
- James was one of Jesus' apostles.
5.
historyRare US 19th-century American outlaw known for bank and train robberiesRare US
- Jesse James was a famous outlaw.
6.
English kingRare last Stuart king of England, overthrown in 1688Rare
- James II was overthrown in 1688.
Expressions with James
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English Bible translation published in 1611
Many people still read the King James Bible today.
English Bible translation published in 1611
The King James Version is often used in churches.
fourth U.S. president and key framer of the Constitution and Bill of Rights
James Madison helped draft the Constitution and later became president.
common name for churches
St James Church is located downtown.
neighborhood in Victoria, Vancouver Island
James Bay is a charming area to explore.
Terms with James included in their meaning
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british event
1605 plan to destroy Parliament and kill King James I
acr: King James Bible
version of the Bible translated in 1611
currency
Scottish coin from Mary and James VI reigns
education
relating to James Hamilton's language teaching method
bible
revised edition of the King James Bible
history
king, son of James I, ruled England, Scotland, Ireland, executed 1649
british history
the 1688 overthrow of King James II in England
historical coins
coins made by James II's forces in Ireland
history
supporter of James I and the House of Stuart
early 1600s
writer or person from James I's reign
history
related to the reign of James VI and I
Philippines
the celebrity couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre
abr: James
short form for the name James
abr: James
short form for the name James
names
diminutive of the male given name James
literature
written in a style like James Joyce's writing
literature
person studying or admiring James Joyce's works
acr: James Randi Educational Foundation
group that supports education and research
acr: James Webb Space Telescope
large telescope used to see space
acr: King James Version
version of the Bible translated by King James
business
related to the economic theories of James Mirrlees
cinema
1979 film featuring the character James Bond
historical Republican
Republican who opposed James G. Blaine in 1884
place name
coastal Virginia city at James River mouth, major shipbuilding and industry hub
Examples of James in a sentence
Everyone knew James as a kind-hearted person. The James family has a long history. James is a common surname in England. Many sermons reference the teachings in James. James offers wisdom on faith and deeds. James is often depicted in religious art.
Many churches are named after Saint James. James was notorious for his bank robberies. The legend of James continues to fascinate historians. James was dethroned during the Glorious Revolution. The reign of King James ended abruptly.
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- French:James, ...
- German:James, Jakobus, ...
- Italian:James, Giacomo, ...
- Spanish:James, Santiago, ...
- Portuguese:James, Tiago, ...
- Chinese:詹姆斯, 雅各书, ...
- Japanese:ジェームズ, ヤコブ書, ...
- Arabic:جِيمْس, يعقوب الرسول, ...
- Hebrew:גֵ'יימְס, יַעֲקֹב, ...
- Russian:Джеймс, Послание Иакова, ...
- Ukrainian:Джеймс, Якова, ...
- Hindi:जेम्स, जेसी जेम्स, ...
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