Jonathan

noun

Jon·​a·​than ˈjä-nə-thən How to pronounce Jonathan (audio)
1
: a son of Saul and friend of David according to the account in I Samuel
2
: american
especially : a New Englander
3
: a medium-sized red-skinned apple

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Yōnāthān

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jonathan was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Jonathan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jonathan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

Jonathan

noun
Jon·​a·​than ˈjän-ə-thən How to pronounce Jonathan (audio)
: any of a variety of red-skinned apple

Biographical Definition

Jonathan

biographical name

Jon·​a·​than ˈjä-nə-thən How to pronounce Jonathan (audio)
Goodluck (Ebele Azikiwe) 1957–     president of Nigeria (2010–15)

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