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synoptist

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[si-nop-tist] / sɪˈnɒp tɪst /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

one of the authors (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) of the synoptic Gospels.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

synoptistic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of synoptist

First recorded in 1855–60; synopt(ic) + -ist

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