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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYCARP

Polycarp  [ˈpɒlɪˌkɑːp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYCARP

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Polycarp is a noun.
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WHAT DOES POLYCARP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polycarp

Polycarp

Polycarp was a 2nd-century Christian bishop of Smyrna. According to the Martyrdom of Polycarp he died a martyr, bound and burned at the stake, then stabbed when the fire failed to touch him. Polycarp is regarded as a saint in the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Anglican, and Lutheran churches. It is recorded by Irenaeus, who heard him speak in his youth, and by Tertullian, that he had been a disciple of John the Apostle. Saint Jerome wrote that Polycarp was a disciple of John and that John had ordained him bishop of Smyrna. The early tradition that expanded upon the Martyrdom to link Polycarp in competition and contrast with John the Apostle who, though many people had tried to kill him, was not martyred but died of old age after being exiled to the island of Patmos, is embodied in the Coptic language fragmentary papyri dating to the 3rd to 6th centuries. Frederick Weidmann, their editor, interprets the "Harris fragments" as Smyrnan hagiography addressing Smyrna-Ephesus church rivalries, which "develops the association of Polycarp and John to a degree unwitnessed, so far as we know, either before or since".

Definition of Polycarp in the English dictionary

The definition of Polycarp in the dictionary is Saint. ?69–?155 ad, Christian martyr and bishop of Smyrna, noted for his letter to the church at Philippi. Feast day: Feb 23.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYCARP


anthocarp
ˈænθəʊˌkɑːp
apocarp
ˈæpəˌkɑːp
archicarp
ˈɑːkɪˌkɑːp
ascocarp
ˈæskəˌkɑːp
autocarp
ˈɔːtəʊˌkɑːp
basidiocarp
bæˈsɪdɪəʊˌkɑːp
dipterocarp
ˈdɪptərəʊˌkɑːp
endocarp
ˈɛndəˌkɑːp
epicarp
ˈɛpɪˌkɑːp
exocarp
ˈɛksəʊˌkɑːp
mericarp
ˈmɛrɪˌkɑːp
mesocarp
ˈmɛsəʊˌkɑːp
pericarp
ˈpɛrɪˌkɑːp
podocarp
ˈpɒdəʊˌkɑːp
pseudocarp
ˈsjuːdəʊˌkɑːp
pyrenocarp
paɪˈriːnəˌkɑːp
rhizocarp
ˈraɪzəʊˌkɑːp
sarcocarp
ˈsɑːkəʊˌkɑːp
schizocarp
ˈskɪzəˌkɑːp
sporocarp
ˈspɔːrəʊˌkɑːp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLYCARP

Polybius

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYCARP

achaenocarp
carp
counterscarp
cremocarp
crucian carp
cystocarp
dip-and-scarp
escarp
mirror carp
monocarp
procarp
scarp
syncarp

Synonyms and antonyms of Polycarp in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Polycarp» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYCARP

Find out the translation of Polycarp to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Polycarp from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Polycarp» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

波利卡普
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Policarpo
570 millions of speakers

English

Polycarp
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Polycarp
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوليكاربوس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Поликарп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Policarpo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পলিকার্প
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Polycarpe
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polycarp
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Polykarp
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリュカルポス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴리 카르
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polycarp
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Polycarp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Polycarp
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉलीकारॅप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Polikarp
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Policarpo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Polikarpa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Полікарп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Policarp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Πολύκαρπος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Polycarpus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Polykarpos
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Polykarp
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Polycarp

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYCARP»

The term «Polycarp» is normally little used and occupies the 125.107 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYCARP» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Polycarp

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYCARP»

Discover the use of Polycarp in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Polycarp and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Polycarp and the New Testament: The Occasion, Rhetoric, ...
Paul Hartog argues for the unity and early dating of Polycarp's letter to the Philippians and thus provides invaluable early evidence for the use of various New Testament documents. - Back cover.
Paul Hartog, 2002
2
From the Lost Teaching of Polycarp: Identifying Irenaeus' ...
This book significantly expands our understanding of the life and work of Polycarp of Smyrna.
Charles Evan Hill, 2006
3
Polycarp and Paul: An Analysis of Their Literary & ...
This volume carefully analyses Polycarp of Smyrna's literary dependencies, paying special attention to Polycarp's verbal and conceptual relationships to the Apostle Paul and his writings.
Kenneth Berding, 2002
4
Philosophical Perspectives on Communalism and Morality in ...
This book examines the idea of communalism in African cultures as a dominant philosophical theme that provides the conceptual foundation for African traditional moral thoughts, moral education, values, beliefs, conceptions of reality, ...
Polycarp Ikuenobe, 2006
5
Clement, Ignatius, Polycarp, Didache, Barnabas
THIS EDITION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A NEWER EDITION The writings of the Apostolic Fathers give a picture of Christian life and thought in the period immediately after New Testament times.
Apostolic Fathers, 1977
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The Apostolic Fathers: II. The Shepherd of Hermas. The ...
THIS EDITION HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A NEWER EDITION
Clement I (Pope.), Saint Ignatius (Bishop of Antioch), Kirsopp Lake, 1976
7
Polycarp of Smyrna: The Man Whose Faith Lasted
Polycarp of Smyrna- The Man Whose Faith Lasted tells the story of a hero. He was a follower of Jesus Christ. He loved and served his Lord for over eighty years. And from the beginning to the end- his faith lasted.
Sinclair B. Ferguson, 2010
8
Polycarp's Epistle to the Philippians and the Martyrdom of ...
The volume also provides a new translation of the two texts and a comprehensive commentary upon both of them.
Paul Hartog, 2013
9
St. Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna
This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com.
Blomfield Jackson, Polycarp, 2009
10
Heroism and the Christian Life: Reclaiming Excellence
Polycarp is outside the city when they come to arrest him (5.1); the police chief, Polycarp's chief persecutor, is named Herod (6.2); they came against him at night , with an armed crowd, "as against a robber," and found him in an upper room ...
Brian Stewart Hook, Russell R. Reno, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYCARP»

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'SIHLANGU MUST CARRY OWN FOOD TO DJIBOUTI'
MBABANE – Former Sihlangu Manager Polycarp Dlamini has advised the team to prepare to carry its own food when going to Djibouti. He said ... «Times of Swaziland, Jul 15»
2
Religion Briefs: First Assembly of God Church presents “Polycarp
The First Assembly of God Church, 605 Third Ave. N.E., Crookston, will present the story of “Polycarp” at 6 p.m. on Sunday. All are welcome. «Grand Forks Herald, Jul 15»
3
Church Fathers: St. Irenaeus of Lyons, Part I
Irenaeus was born in Asia Minor, probably in Smyrna, where as a lad he heard St. Polycarp preach. At some point he made his way to Lyons in ... «Catholic Culture, Jul 15»
4
Diamond Platinumz Loses Out to Davido but Carries East African Flag
One of Kenya's most popular band, Sauti Sol comprising of Polycarp Otieno, Savara Mudigi, Willis Austin Chimano and Bien-Aime Baraza lost ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
5
Review time! with Millennium Comics Should be Good
When the monks of Santenay Abbey believe that their patron saint, Polycarp, has abandoned them, they come up with a ritual to get back in his ... «Comic Book Resources, Jul 15»
6
Gwajima Case Hearing Slated for 10 August
THE trial of Bishop Josephat Gwajima, charged with abusing Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, is expected on August 10 after the prosecution ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
7
Kigaliup 2015 - Eddy Kenzo and Sauti Sol to Perform
On the other hand, Sauti Sol is a Kenyan afro pop band comprising Bien Aime (vocals & guitar), Polycarp (guitar), Chimano (vocals ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
8
Special Seats legislator Mfaki
Special Seats legislator Mfaki. By Polycarp Machira. 22nd July 2015. Email. Print. Special Seats Member of Parliament, Mariam Mfaki (CCM). Special Seats ... «IPPmedia, Jul 15»
9
6 CCM members aspire for Mtera Parliamentary seat
By Polycarp Machira. 17th July 2015. Email. Print. Samwel Malecela. At least six members of Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) have shown interest in the Mtera ... «IPPmedia, Jul 15»
10
The hundredth anniversary of a tragedy--eerily familiar
I've been watching a good Christian movie recently on the life of Polycarp, the 2nd century saint who died in Smyrna, which is today also in ... «RenewAmerica, Jul 15»

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