saint paul meaning and definition

SAINT PAUL noun

Definition of Saint Paul (noun)

1. (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, Paul the Apostle, Saul, Saul of Tarsus, St. Paul
2. capital of the state of Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river adjacent to Minneapolis; one of the Twin Cities
   • synonyms: capital of Minnesota, St. Paul