synoptist
[ si-nop-tist ]
noun(often initial capital letter)
one of the authors (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) of the synoptic Gospels.
Origin of synoptist
1First recorded in 1855–60; synopt(ic) + -ist
Other words from synoptist
- syn·op·tis·tic, adjective
Words Nearby synoptist
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How to use synoptist in a sentence
The 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, however, as we have incidentally shown, gives an account of the Ascension.
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
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