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Definition of john - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He went to the john before leaving the house.
2.
- The police arrested several johns in the raid.
Expressions with john
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undergarment worn for warmth
He wore long johns under his pants in winter.
portable toilet used outdoors
The construction site had several port-o-johns for the workers.
Origin of john
Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)
Terms with john included in their meaning
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abr: John F. Kennedy International Airport
large airport in New York City
acr: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
the 35th president of the United States
religion
christian belief system and religious practice based on John Calvin's teachings
historical document
the royal charter of rights by King John in 1215
geography
city in Texas named after John Tyler
literature
English dramatist who worked with John Fletcher
literature
character in John Steinbeck's novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
scripture reference
new testament writing traditionally credited to John
abr: 2 John
book in the New Testament of the Bible
gunmaking
automatic rifle created by John Browning, widely used by 20th-century armies
John Dewey
related to John Dewey's educational philosophy
literature
related to John Donne's literary style or themes
literature
admirer of John Donne's poetry
scholar
person studying John Donne's works
literary style
related to the style of John Donne
magic
relating to a system of ceremonial magic by John Dee
language
pertaining to the constructed angelic language by John Dee
shakespeare studies
like Sir John Falstaff, often cheerful and very overweight
history
small town in West Virginia known for John Brown's raid
business
related to John Hicks' economic theories
acr: John Birch Society
group that promotes conservative ideas
abr: John
short form of the name John
acr: John Major
former prime minister of the UK
acr: John Muir Trail
long path for hiking in nature
Examples of john in a sentence
She cleaned the john thoroughly before guests arrived. The john was caught in a sting operation. She suspected her neighbor was a john.
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- French:toilettes, client, ...
- German:Toilette, Freier, ...
- Italian:cesso, cliente di prostituta, ...
- Spanish:baño, putero, ...
- Portuguese:casa de banho, frequentador, ...
- Chinese:厕所, 嫖客, ...
- Japanese:トイレ, 客, ...
- Arabic:مِرْحَاض, زَبون, ...
- Hebrew:שֵׁרוּתִים, לָקוּחַ שֶׁל זוֹנָה, ...
- Russian:туалет, клиент, ...
- Ukrainian:туалет, клієнт, ...
- Hindi:शौचालय, गाहक, ...
Definition of John - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
namescommon male given name
- John is coming to the party tonight.
2.
religionTECH. the fourth Gospel in the New TestamentTECH.
- The Gospel of John is read in church.
3.
biblical figureTECH. biblical preacher who baptized Jesus in the Jordan RiverTECH.
- John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
4.
historical figureRare king of England from 1199 to 1216Rare
- King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
Expressions with John
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any unknown or anonymous male person
The police are searching for a John Doe.
letter to end a romantic relationship
She sent him a dear John letter.
herbal preparation used for health benefits
She takes St. John's wort for her mood.
ordinary honest member of the public
Everyone trusts him; he's an honest John.
the last book of the New Testament with apocalyptic visions
The Revelation of Saint John the Divine describes the end times.
average or typical person
John Citizen often feels the impact of new policies.
person's signature, especially in the US
Please put your John Hancock on the dotted line.
generic individual representing the average citizen
The new policy aims to benefit John Q. Public.
agricultural vehicle made by a major farm equipment manufacturer
He drove a John Deere across the field.
35th President of the United States, served 1961–1963, assassinated in 1963
John F. Kennedy delivered his inaugural address in 1961.
35th President of the United States, assassinated in 1963
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a charismatic leader.
British economist known for Keynesian economics
John Maynard Keynes revolutionized economic thought in the 20th century.
capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Saint John's is known for its colorful row houses.
feast day celebrating St. John the Baptist
Many attend church on St John's Day.
night celebrating St John with bonfires and festivities
St John's Night is celebrated with bonfires and music.
hero of American folklore known for strength
John Henry is a symbol of strength and endurance.
prophet who baptized Jesus
John the Baptist is a key figure in Christianity.
one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
Saint John was a close follower of Jesus.
capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
St. John's is known for its colorful row houses.
the first book of John in the New Testament
1 John is one of the epistles in the New Testament.
plant with yellow flowers and glandular leaves
Saint John's wort grows abundantly in the wild.
the second epistle of John in the New Testament
2 John is a short book in the New Testament.
Derbyshire cave known for its banded purple mineral
We visited the Blue John cave last summer.
the third New Testament epistle by Saint John the Apostle
III John emphasizes the importance of hospitality in the church.
Origin of John
Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)
Examples of John in a sentence
We named our son John after his grandfather. John is often quoted in theological discussions. Many sermons reference the teachings of John. John preached in the wilderness of Judea. The story of John is told in the Gospels. John's reign was marked by conflict.
Historians often debate King John's legacy.
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- French:Jean, ...
- German:John, Johannesevangelium, ...
- Italian:Giovanni, ...
- Spanish:John, Juan, ...
- Portuguese:John, João, ...
- Chinese:约翰, 约翰福音, ...
- Japanese:ジョン, ヨハネによる福音書, ...
- Arabic:جُون, إِنْجِيل يُوحَنَّا, ...
- Hebrew:ג'וֹן, יוֹחָנָן, ...
- Russian:Джон, Иоанн, ...
- Ukrainian:Джон, Іван, ...
- Hindi:जॉन, जॉन का सुसमाचार, ...
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