Meaning of Judas in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈdʒudəs/

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  1. 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. 2. (New Testament) the Apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver
  3. 3. someone who betrays under the guise of friendship
  4. 4. a one-way peephole in a door

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