Philippians

1 of 2

noun

Phi·​lip·​pi·​ans fə-ˈli-pē-ənz 

plural in form but singular in construction

: a hortatory letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Philippi and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Philippians

2 of 2

plural of Philippian

Examples of Philippians in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Facilitator Susan Hoehn, who has served as teaching director for Community Bible Study for 20 years, will share her secret for memorizing the entire New Testament books of Romans and Philippians and more than 50 Psalms. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for Epistle to the Philippians

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Philippians

• mississippians

Kids Definition

Philippians

noun

Phi·​lip·​pi·​ans fə-ˈlip-ē-ənz 

: a letter written by St. Paul to the Christians of Philippi and included as a book in the New Testament see bible table