What does "thomas" mean?
An infidel or doubter.
Thomas
/ˈtɑ.məs/ name, noun
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Meaning at a glance
- Primary sense: An infidel or doubter.
- Grammar: thomas is listed as name, noun.
- Nearest alternatives: thom, tom, tomas, tommy.
- Useful contrasts: female name.
- Usage evidence: Just make sure that credit is given: "from The Herbs, by Leon Thomas, published by Herbal Life."
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An infidel or doubter. derogatory
"[…] and if the surgeons do not preserve you, and place you on view, in pickle, they ought to, for the sake of historical doubters, for no one will believe that there ever was a man like you, unless you yourself are somewhere around to prove them Thomases."
Proper Noun
- 1 An Apostle, best remembered for doubting the resurrection of Jesus. countable, uncountable
"But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the LORD. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe."
- 2 A male given name from Aramaic of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century. countable, uncountable
""Good,—that's a whack. What's your name?" / "Becky Thatcher. What's yours? Oh, I know. It's Thomas Sawyer." / "That's the name they lick me by. I'm Tom when I'm good. You call me Tom, will you?""
- 3 A common surname originating as a patronymic. countable, uncountable
"The reappearance of Dylan and Caitlin Thomas brought her the excitement again of literary gatherings and much uninhibited partying.²²³ For a woman of 41 the Thomases represented fun and an opportunity not to play second fiddle to a disapproving husband who was very clear as to what he wanted but not sensitive to her social needs."
- 4 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois. countable, uncountable
- 5 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana. countable, uncountable
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- 6 A number of places in the United States:; A city in Custer County, Oklahoma. countable, uncountable
"Located in northeastern Custer County, Thomas is situated at the intersection of State Highways 33 and 47. Originally, Thomas was a trading point where William Thomas had a general store and served as the first postmaster of a post office designated on February 12, 1894."
- 7 A number of places in the United States:; A ghost town in Linn County, Oregon. countable, uncountable
- 8 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Hamlin County, South Dakota. countable, uncountable
- 9 A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia. countable, uncountable
- 10 A number of places in the United States:; A former community in King County, Washington. countable, uncountable
- 11 A number of places in the United States:; A minor city in Tucker County, West Virginia. countable, uncountable
- 12 A number of places in the United States:; A number of townships in the United States, listed under Thomas Township. countable, uncountable
Synonyms
All synonymsAntonyms
female name
Example
"Just make sure that credit is given: "from The Herbs, by Leon Thomas, published by Herbal Life.""
Common questions
What is a synonym for "thomas"?
Common synonyms include: thom, tom, tomas, tommy.
How do you use "thomas" in a sentence?
Just make sure that credit is given: "from The Herbs, by Leon Thomas, published by Herbal Life."
How do you pronounce "thomas"?
Pronounced /ˈtɑ.məs/.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Thomas, from Latin Thōmās m (as in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Θωμᾶς m (Thōmâs), the Biblical Greek transcription of Aramaic תאומא or תאמא (“twin”), the nickname of one of the Twelve Apostles. In the gospel of John (11:16, 20:24), the Aramaic nickname is also translated into Greek, as δίδυμος m (dídumos). Used as a given name since the Middle Ages, e.g. Thomas the Presbyter (7th century), Thomas the Slav (8th century), Thomas of Bayeux (died 1100). (infidel or doubter): In reference to the doubting Apostle.