wise men Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; the Gospel According to Matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them
    Magi.
  2. noun a wise and trusted guide and advisor
    mentor; wise man.

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