paul meaning and definition

PAUL noun

Definition of Paul (noun)

1. United States feminist (1885-1977)
   • synonyms: Alice Paul
2. (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   • "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
   • synonyms: Apostle of the Gentiles, Apostle Paul, Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul, Saul, Saul of Tarsus, St. Paul