saint john
• noun
One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus in Christian theology, traditionally ascribed as the author of the Gospel of John, several epistles, and the Book of Revelation.
"Many historic cathedrals around the world are dedicated to Saint John."
Canadian A major seaport city situated on the Bay of Fundy in the Canadian province of New Brunswick.
American The smallest of the three main United States Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean Sea and known for its preserved national park lands.
"We spent our winter vacation snorkeling in the pristine coral reefs off the coast of Saint John."
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In Canadian geography, 'Saint John' (New Brunswick) is frequently confused with 'St. John\'s' (the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador); the former is traditionally spelled out without an 's', while the latter is abbreviated and uses a possessive.
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