Definitions

1. noun

A Greek island in the Aegean Sea where Saint John the Apostle is said to have received the Book of Revelation.

“The island of Patmos is a sacred place for Christians, as it’s where the Book of Revelation was written.”

2. proper noun

The Greek island of Patmos, where Saint John the Apostle received the Book of Revelation.

“The island of Patmos is often associated with the Book of Revelation in Christian theology.”