theophilus

/θiːˈɒfɪləs/

Definitions

1. noun

a lover of God; a patron saint in the New Testament, to whom the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are addressed

“According to legend, Saint Theophilus was a Roman general who converted to Christianity.”

2. proper noun

a given name of Greek origin, typically masculine

“Theophilus is a less common given name, but it has a rich history and cultural significance.”

Synonyms

  • devotee
  • disciple

Antonyms

  • atheist
  • heathen