one of the 12 apostles. Mark 3:18; John 1:43–48; 6:5–7.
one of the leaders of the Christian Hellenists in the early church in Jerusalem who afterwards became an evangelist and missionary. Acts 6; 8:26–40.
King Metacomet, died 1676, North American Indian chief: sachem of the Wampanoag tribe 1662–76; leader of the Indians in King Philip's War.
Prince, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921–2021, consort of Elizabeth II.
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “lover of horses.”
New Testament
one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
Also: Philip the Evangelist. one of the seven deacons appointed by the early Church
Also: Philip the Tetrarch. one of the sons of Herod the Great, who was ruler of part of former Judaea (4 bc –34 ad ) (Luke 3:1)
King, American Indian name Metacomet. died 1676, American Indian chief, the son of Massasoit. He waged King Philip's War against the colonists of New England (1675–76) and was killed in battle
Prince. another name for the (Duke of): Edinburgh. Prince. another name for the (Duke of) Edinburgh
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Philip Wu, a Chicago-based enrolled agent with the IRS who prepares taxes for clients, tells of a client who was victimized by a Ponzi scheme and lost a bundle.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Chief economist Philip Lane signalled in late May a hike is ahead, with comments that he expects the ECB's inflation forecasts to be raised again at Thursday's meeting.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The remaining members of EW&F, including original members Philip Bailey, White’s half-brother Verdine, and Ralph Johnson, form one of the few nostalgia acts that can still draw people to arenas.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
The most expensive item is Monroe's gold-toned 1950s cylindrical minaudiere purse carrying her tiny hair comb, a tube of lipstick, eight Philip Morris cigarettes and 1940s dimes.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Bliss asked Surgeon General of the Navy Philip Wales to perform the exam.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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