saint paul Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   Saul of Tarsus; Paul the Apostle; Apostle Paul; Apostle of the Gentiles; Paul; St. Paul; Saul.
   
   • Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
2. noun capital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities
   St. Paul; capital of Minnesota.
   

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