Saint Peter

English

Alternative forms

• St. Peter, St Peter, Saint-Peter, St.-Peter, St-Peter

Etymology

From saint +‎ Peter. From being the apostle Peter. The parish is named after him.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈseɪnt ˈpiː.tə(ɹ)/
• Hyphenation: Saint Pe‧ter
• Rhymes: -iːtə(ɹ)
• Homophone: St. Peter

Proper noun

Saint Peter

1. (Christianity) An apostle of Jesus of Nazareth the Christ

   Synonyms: Peter, Apostle Peter, Peter the Apostle, Saint Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter

2. A placename:
   1. A parish of Antigua and Barbuda.
   2. A parish of Montserrat.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see saint,‎ Peter.; a saint named Peter

See also

• Peterborough
• Saint Peter Port
• Saint Petersburg