Philemon

American  

[fi-lee-muhn, fahy-] / fɪˈli mən, faɪ- /

noun

1. an Epistle written by Paul. Phil.

2. a person who was probably a convert of Paul and to whom this Epistle is addressed.

---

Philemon ¹ British  

/ faɪˈliːmɒn /

noun

1. a Christian of Colossae whose escaped slave came to meet Paul

2. the book (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon ), asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping

---

Philemon ² British  

/ faɪˈliːmɒn /

noun

1. Greek myth a poor Phrygian, who with his wife Baucis offered hospitality to the disguised Zeus and Hermes

---

Example Sentences

Philemon Charles, a carpenter, said the top necessity was shelter.

From Seattle Times

Philemon, however, was clearly proud and happy at being able to add such cheer to the supper and he kept on the watch to refill each cup as soon as it was emptied.

From Literature

According to the report, Philemon was asked to leave a birthday party at the residence before he was shot by Brown.

From Fox News

The march “symbolizes freedom of expression and of opinion in our diverse country after 30 years of oppression to all kinds of Sudanese,” marcher Finlay Philemon said.

From Seattle Times

With the search for survivors finished, Philemon Dada is has begun rebuilding his life in Chimanimani, once a picturesque town.

From Seattle Times