synoptist
[ si-nop-tist ]
/ sɪˈnɒp tɪst /
noun (often initial capital letter)
one of the authors (Matthew, Mark, or Luke) of the synoptic Gospels.
Origin of synoptist
First recorded in 1855–60;
synopt(ic) +
-ist
OTHER WORDS FROM synoptist
syn·op·tis·tic, adjectiveWords nearby synoptist
synopsis,
synopsize,
synoptic,
synoptic chart,
synoptic meteorology,
synoptist,
synorchidism,
synoscheos,
synosteosis,
synosteotomy,
synostosis
Example sentences from the Web for synoptist
The third Synoptist, however, as we have incidentally shown, gives an account of the Ascension.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) |Walter Richard CasselsThe first Synoptist, however, has further marvels to relate.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) |Walter Richard CasselsThe Synoptist who is so lavish in his use of miraculous agency naturally sees no incongruity here.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) |Walter Richard CasselsThe third Synoptist, in the course of some years, even contradicts himself.
Supernatural Religion, Vol. III. (of III) |Walter Richard Cassels