Synonyms

Prince of Peace

American

noun

Jesus Christ, regarded by Christians as the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6.

Prince of Peace British

noun

Bible the future Messiah (Isaiah 9:6): held by Christians to be Christ

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Etymology

Origin of Prince of Peace

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English

Example Sentences

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The time has come for the Rev. Jimmie Hardaway Jr. to preach the lessons embodied by the Prince of Peace.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Father Rand Reasoner of Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, where Zimmerman will lead a free labyrinth walk at 8:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

On Dec. 25, Christians around the world will remember the birth of an infant often called the Prince of Peace.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2021

Mr. Craig, 54, had just voted for Mr. Biden at the Prince of Peace Center, a social service agency transformed into a polling center.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2020

In chorus one morning the irony of celebrating the birth of the Prince of Peace suddenly seemed too much.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

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