Nicholas
[ nik-uh-luh s, nik-luh s ]
/ ˈnɪk ə ləs, ˈnɪk ləs /
noun
of Cu·sa
[kyoo-zuh] /ˈkyu zə/,1401–1464,
German cardinal, mathematician, and philosopher.
German Nikolaus von Cusa.
Grand Duke,1856–1929,
Russian general in World War I.
Saint,flourished 4th century a.d.,
bishop in Asia Minor: patron saint of Russia; protector of children and prototype of the legendary Santa Claus.
a male given name: from Greek words meaning “victory” and “people.”
Definition for nicholas (2 of 6)
Nicholas I
noun
SaintNicholas the Great,died a.d. 867,
Italian ecclesiastic: pope 858–867.
1796–1855,
czar of Russia 1825–55.
Definition for nicholas (3 of 6)
Nicholas II
noun
Gérard de Bourgogne,died 1061,
pope 1058–61.
1868–1918,
czar of Russia 1894–1917: executed 1918.
Definition for nicholas (4 of 6)
Nicholas III
noun
Giovanni Gaetani Orsini,died 1280,
Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1277–80.
Definition for nicholas (5 of 6)
Nicholas IV
noun
Girolamo Masci,died 1292,
Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1288–92.
Definition for nicholas (6 of 6)
Nicholas V
noun
Thomas Parentucelli,1397?–1455,
Italian ecclesiastic: pope 1447–55.
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British Dictionary definitions for nicholas (1 of 4)
Nicholas
/ (ˈnɪkələs) /
noun
Saint. 4th-century ad bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec 6
See also Santa Claus
British Dictionary definitions for nicholas (2 of 4)
Nicholas I
noun
Saint, called the Great. died 867 ad, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (858–867). He championed papal supremacy. Feast day: Nov 13
1796–1855, tsar of Russia (1825–55). He gained notoriety for his autocracy and his emphasis on military discipline and bureaucracy
British Dictionary definitions for nicholas (3 of 4)
Nicholas II
noun
1868–1918, tsar of Russia (1894–1917). After the disastrous Russo-Japanese War (1904–05), he was forced to summon a representative assembly, but his continued autocracy and incompetence precipitated the Russian Revolution (1917): he abdicated and was shot
British Dictionary definitions for nicholas (4 of 4)
Nicholas V
noun
original name Tommaso Parentucelli. 1397–1455, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1447–55). He helped to found the Vatican Library