Nicodemus

American

[nik-uh-dee-muhs] / ˌnɪk əˈdi məs /

noun

a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who became a secret follower of Jesus. John 3:1–21; 7:50–52; 19:39.

Nicodemus British

/ ˌnɪkəˈdiːməs /

noun

New Testament a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, who supported Jesus against the other Pharisees (John 8:50–52)

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"We are at the beginning of another nightmare," Amungwa Nicodemus told the BBC.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Beyond minimalism and decluttering, Millburn and Nicodemus also explore the factors that can drive consumption, like loneliness, trauma and addiction.

From New York Times • Oct. 18, 2022

Every time they go to Nicodemus now, they drive alongside the edge of their old homestead to look at the land.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2021

Nicodemus, the Jewish leader who approaches Jesus by night, is shown navigating the political atmosphere of his spiritual office and his conflict having seen Jesus’ miracles.

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2021

Nicodemus asked Arthur: “How long will it take?”

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien

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