noun
Uncommon
Gideon
GIHD-ee-uhn
Gideon (noun) means a member of the Gideons, a Christian organisation known for placing free copies of the Bible in hotel rooms and giving them to travellers and students. Example: “She found a Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer of her motel room.”
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A member of the Gideons, a Christian organisation known for placing free copies of the Bible in hotel rooms and giving them to travellers and students.
"She found a Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer of her motel room."
"A Gideon had left a small New Testament at the hospital reception desk."
How to use Gideon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the free Bibles left in hotel rooms, or the group that distributes them.
Common pairings
a Gideon Bible
the Gideons
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- Gideons
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Etymology
From the Hebrew name Gidon, meaning roughly "one who cuts down" or "mighty warrior" — also the name of a judge and military leader in the Old Testament.
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What does “Gideon” mean?
The word “Gideon” means a member of the Gideons, a Christian organisation known for placing free copies of the Bible in hotel rooms and giving them to travellers and students. In plain terms, usually refers to the free Bibles left in hotel rooms, or the group that distributes them.
How do you pronounce “Gideon”?
“Gideon” is pronounced GIHD-ee-uhn (/ˈɡɪd.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gideon” in a sentence?
Here is “Gideon” used in a sentence: “She found a Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer of her motel room.”
What part of speech is “Gideon”?
“Gideon” is a noun.
Where does the word “Gideon” come from?
The word “Gideon” comes from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name Gidon, meaning roughly "one who cuts down" or "mighty warrior" — also the name of a judge and military leader in the Old Testament.
Is “Gideon” a common word?
“Gideon” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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