Bartholomew
Americannoun
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one of the 12 apostles of Jesus: sometimes called Nathanael.
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a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of Talmai.”
noun
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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
He was joined by clergymen including Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, the most senior bishop in Eastern Orthodoxy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
"It doesn't require a mass of information, sometimes it's just a little nugget that can start the job off," admitted Gwent Police's Det Insp Ian Bartholomew.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025
“Yes, they were led here by a stonemason, one Bartholomew of Sandwich,” said Vikus, and Gregor had to work to keep a straight face.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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