saint andrew
noun
Simple meaning
Disciple of Jesus.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sayntandrooSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈseɪnˈtændɹu
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
ChristianityNew Testament
Disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
christianity
An apostle of Jesus of Nazareth the Christ
Numerous places
A geographic parish in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.
A historical parish of Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago.
Numerous parishes
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
Used this way, saint andrew is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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