Bartholomew

American

[bahr-thol-uh-myoo] / bɑrˈθɒl əˌmyu /

noun

one of the 12 apostles of Jesus: sometimes called Nathanael.
a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of Talmai.”

Bartholomew British

/ bɑːˈθɒləˌmjuː /

noun

New Testament one of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:3). Feast day: Aug 24 or June 11

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Zelensky was also due to meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of most Christian Orthodox churches, a week before the Orthodox Easter, celebrated in Ukraine and Russia on April 12.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Clement “was fascinated by powerful businessmen,” Bartholomew added, and he “appears to have further believed that their very names are puns that reveal God’s purposes.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Leo is due to visit Iznik, as Nicaea is now called, on Friday together with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, the most senior bishop in Eastern Orthodoxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Ms Bartholomew said an increasing number of students were starting primary school without being able to use the toilet themselves.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Ifemelu knew, though, that it would only be more complaints about Bartholomew.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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