Simon

American  

[sahy-muhn, see-mawn] / ˈsaɪ mən, siˈmɔ̃ /

noun

1. the original name of the apostle Peter.

2. Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4.

3. Simon the Canaanite, one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15.

4. a relative, perhaps a brother, of Jesus: sometimes identified with Simon the Canaanite. Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3.

5. (“Simon Magus” ) the Samaritan sorcerer who was converted by the apostle Philip. Acts 8:9–24.

6. (“Simon Magus” ) fl. 2nd century a.d. ?, founder of a Gnostic sect and reputed prototype of the Faust legend: often identified with the Biblical Simon Magus.

7. Claude 1913–2005, French novelist, born in Madagascar: Nobel Prize 1985.

8. Herbert Alexander, 1916–2001, U.S. social scientist and economist: Nobel Prize 1978.

9. Sir John (Allsebrook) 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer.

10. Neil, 1927–2018, U.S. playwright.

11. Paul, born 1941, U.S. singer and songwriter.

12. a male given name, form of Simeon.

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Simon British  

/ ˈsaɪmən /

noun

1. the original name of (Saint) Peter

2. New Testament

   1. See Simon Zelotes

   2. Also: Simon the Tanner.  a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55)

   3. Also: Simon the Tanner.  a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43)

3. John ( Allsebrook ), 1st Viscount Simon. 1873–1954, British statesman and lawyer. He was Liberal home secretary (1915–16) and, as a leader of the National Liberals, foreign secretary (1931–35), home secretary (1935–37), Chancellor of the Exchequer (1937–40), Lord Chancellor (1940–45)

4. ( Marvin ) Neil. born 1927, US dramatist and librettist, whose plays include Barefoot in the Park (1963), California Suite (1976), Biloxi Blues (1985), Lost in Yonkers (1990), and London Suite (1995): many have been made into films

5. Paul. born 1941, US pop singer and songwriter. His albums include: with Art Garfunkel (born 1941), The Sounds of Silence (1966), and Bridge over Troubled Water (1970); and, solo, Graceland (1986), The Rhythm of the Saints (1990), and You're The One (2000)

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He was facing growing criticism about improbable and inconsistent details appearing in his memoir, scheduled to be released in the coming weeks by Simon & Schuster.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

The Shaun of the Dead director, Edgar Wright, and Simon Pegg, who played the film's lead role were also on the panel.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Simon Hughes, a former MP and another of the seven, said he was "disappointed and surprised" that ANL's recoverable costs had not been limited by the judge.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Smith, who is now a senior editor at Simon & Schuster and lives in Germany, recalled those early days for me over Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

They were supposed to speak Michif exclusively, but since Simon was good at the language, their program instructors let it slide.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith