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Meaning of Judas in English
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒudəs/
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Noun
Judas
Etymology
mid 19th century: from Judas Iscariot (see Judas), because of his association with betrayal
Definitions
1.
(New Testament) supposed brother of St James
Examples
« one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless »
2.
(New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver
3.
someone who betrays under the guise of friendship
4.
a one-way peephole in a door