synoptist
[ si-nop-tist ]
/ sɪˈnɒp tɪst /
noun (often initial capital letter)
one of the authors (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) of the synoptic Gospels.
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Origin of synoptist
First recorded in 1855–60; synopt(ic) + -ist
OTHER WORDS FROM synoptist
syn·op·tis·tic, adjectiveWords nearby synoptist
synopsis, synopsize, synoptic, synoptic chart, synoptic meteorology, synoptist, synorchidism, synoscheos, synosteosis, synosteotomy, synostosis
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Example sentences from the Web for synoptist
The third Synoptist, however, as we have incidentally shown, gives an account of the Ascension.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III)|Walter Richard CasselsThe first Synoptist, however, has further marvels to relate.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III)|Walter Richard CasselsThe Synoptist who is so lavish in his use of miraculous agency naturally sees no incongruity here.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III)|Walter Richard CasselsThe third Synoptist, in the course of some years, even contradicts himself.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III)|Walter Richard Cassels