Titus

noun Ti·tus \ˈtī-təs\

Definition of TITUS

: an early Christian convert who assisted Paul in his missionary work

: a letter written on the subject of pastoral care in the early church and included as a book in the New Testament — see bible table

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Late Latin, from Greek Titos

First Known Use: before 12th century

biographical name Ti·tus \ˈtī-təs\

a.d. 39–81 Titus Flavius Vespasianus Rom. emp. (79–81)

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