Definition of Gideon in English:
Gideon
proper nounˈɡɪdɪənˈɡɪdiən
1(in the Bible) an Israelite leader, described in Judges 6:11 ff.
2A member of Gideons International.
Example sentencesExamples
- He praises the Gideons, then advises: ‘They should leave not only Bibles, but other sacred writings as well.’
- The Gideons provide Bibles, in about 70 languages, for schools and hotels all over the world.
- Maybe Gary didn't mention this but we're the ones who have the development deal with the Gideons.
- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons or to a charity of one's choice.
- He is a member of the well-known Bible-distributing organization, the Gideons.
Rhymes
ascidian, Derridean, Dravidian, enchiridion, Euclidean, Floridian, Lydian, meridian, Numidian, obsidian, Pisidian, quotidian, viridian
Definition of Gideon in US English:
Gideon
proper nounˈɡidēənˈɡɪdiən
1(in the Bible) an Israelite leader, described in Judges 6:11.
2A member of Gideons International.
Example sentencesExamples
- He praises the Gideons, then advises: ‘They should leave not only Bibles, but other sacred writings as well.’
- In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons or to a charity of one's choice.
- Maybe Gary didn't mention this but we're the ones who have the development deal with the Gideons.
- The Gideons provide Bibles, in about 70 languages, for schools and hotels all over the world.
- He is a member of the well-known Bible-distributing organization, the Gideons.