John

biographical name

Synonyms of Johnnext
Augustus Edwin 1878–1961 British painter and etcher

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“John.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

John

noun
1
: the fourth Gospel in the New Testament see bible
2
: any of three short didactic letters addressed to early Christians and included in the New Testament see bible

Legal Definition

john

noun
: a prostitute's client
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