Saint Thomas

English

Etymology

The island in the United States Virgin Islands is named after Saint Thomas the Apostle.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈseɪnt ˈtɒm.əs/
  • Hyphenation: Saint Thom‧as
  • Rhymes: -ɒməs
  • Homophones: St Thomas, St. Thomas

Proper noun

Saint Thomas

  1. A parish of Jamaica.
  2. An island and district of the United States Virgin Islands.
    Synonym: Rock City (“nickname”)

Derived terms
  • Saint Thomas Parish
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