Jonathan

noun Jon·a·than \ˈjä-nə-thən\

Definition of JONATHAN

: a son of Saul and friend of David according to the account in I Samuel

: american; especially : a New Englander

: a medium-sized red-skinned apple

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Hebrew Yōnāthān

First Known Use: 14th century

biographical name Jon·a·than \ˈjä-nə-thən\

Goodluck (Ebele Azikiwe) 1957– pres. of Nigeria (2010– )

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