saint thomas Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the Apostle who would not believe the resurrection of Jesus until he saw Jesus with his own eyes
   doubting Thomas; Thomas the doubting Apostle; Thomas; St. Thomas.
   
2. noun (Roman Catholic Church) Italian theologian and Doctor of the Church who is remembered for his attempt to reconcile faith and reason in a comprehensive theology; presented philosophical proofs of the existence of God (1225-1274)
   St. Thomas Aquinas; Saint Thomas Aquinas; Thomas Aquinas; Aquinas; St. Thomas.
   

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