Aquinas

[uh-kwahy-nuhs]

noun

1. Saint Thomas the Angelic Doctor, 1225?–74, Italian scholastic philosopher: a major theologian of the Roman Catholic Church.

Aquinas

/ əˈkwaɪnəs /

noun

1. Saint Thomas. 1225–74, Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, and Dominican friar, whose works include Summa contra Gentiles (1259–64) and Summa Theologiae (1267–73), the first attempt at a comprehensive theological system. Feast day: Jan 28 See also Thomism

Other Word Forms

• Aquinist noun

Example Sentences

Aquinas had fourth and goal from the one-yard line to start the fourth quarter and failed on a fumble trying to run up the middle to cut a 26-10 deficit.

From Los Angeles Times

Aquinas quietly is beating everyone with a 21-2 record and ready to earn respect.

From Los Angeles Times

This kind of self-destructive lunacy received theological sanction in the pages of First Things, a right-wing religious publication that fancies itself a bearer of the thought of Thomas Aquinas, but comes off more like Torquemada.

From Salon

Chase Davidson had a home run and Aquinas turned four double plays.

From Los Angeles Times

Aquinas 7, Santa Margarita 3: A five-run sixth inning lifted Aquinas to victory.

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