Definitions

1. noun

a male given name, especially one of English origin, or a surname.

“He was known by his stage name, Newman, which he adopted from his real surname.”

2. noun

a man who is a member of the Newman Society, a Catholic student organization.

“The Newman Society has been a source of spiritual guidance for many students.”

3. noun

a member of the Newman Movement, a Catholic reform movement.

“The Newman Movement sought to reform the Catholic Church in the 19th century.”

4. noun

a member of the New Man ideology, a socialist movement.

“The New Man ideology emphasized the need for personal transformation.”

5. proper noun

a reference to John Henry Newman, a 19th-century Catholic cardinal.

“The writings of John Henry Newman continue to inspire Catholics today.”