Nicholas

American  

[nik-uh-luhs, nik-luhs] / ˈnɪk ə ləs, ˈnɪk ləs /

noun

1. German Nikolaus von Cusa.  of Cusa 1401–1464, German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher.

2. Grand Duke, 1856–1929, Russian general in World War I.

3. Saint, flourished 4th century a.d., bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.

4. a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”

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Nicholas British  

/ ˈnɪkələs /

noun

1. Saint. 4th-century _ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6 See also Santa Claus

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Usage

What is St. Nicholas Day? St. Nicholas Day is a Christian holiday—the feast day of Saint Nicholas.Saint Nicholas is best known as the basis of the legendary Santa Claus. As a bishop in Asia Minor around the 4th century c.e., he was known for his generosity and as a protector of children. He is the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, and of Russia and Greece.St. Nicholas Day is celebrated by Catholics and members of the Eastern Orthodox Church, among other Christians.Celebration of St. Nicholas Day sometimes involves children laying out their shoes (or sometimes socks) on the night before in the hopes that treats are placed in them overnight (much like the tradition of Christmas stockings).

Example Sentences

Both FactSet and Gartner have faced a difficult selling environment this year, as deals have taken longer to close and clients have cut back their budgets, William Blair’s Andrew Nicholas wrote in an October note.

From MarketWatch

Evercore ISI analyst Nicholas Amicucci wrote in a note to clients that the termination of the agreement was “not the surprise we were hoping for.”

From MarketWatch

Nicholas Wright, a British neuroscientist who has advised the Pentagon Joint Staff, believes these sorts of insights can help Western democracies avoid losing wars.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The country that controls these chips will control AI technology; the country that controls AI technology will control the future,” said Nicholas Ganjei, the U.S. attorney for the southern district of Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The country that controls these chips will control AI technology,” said Nicholas Ganjei, the U.S. attorney in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal