John

John · proper noun

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Definitions

proper noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Hebrew origin.

  2. 2.

    The name of various biblical figures, including John the Baptist and John the Apostle.

  3. 3.

    A toilet (American slang).

  4. 4.

    A prostitute's client.

Phrases & expressions

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    John Doe — a placeholder name for an unknown man
  • •
    Dear John letter — a letter ending a relationship
  • •
    John Hancock — a signature (after the prominent signer of the Declaration of Independence)

Related words

See also: James, Joan, jack, johnny
Synonyms: Jon, jack, johnny

Etymology

From Latin "Iōhannēs," from Greek "Iōannēs," from Hebrew "Yohanan" (Yahweh is gracious), from "Yeho-" (Yahweh) + "hanan" (he was gracious). One of the most enduring names in Western culture, with variants in nearly every language.