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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNicodemus
/ˌnɪk.əˈdiː.məs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A biblical figure, specifically a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who assisted in the burial of Jesus.
"The sermon detailed the nocturnal meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus." - 2
An archetype representing someone who approaches a new philosophy, movement, or truth cautiously and in secret.
"He remained a modern Nicodemus, supporting the reform movement quietly behind the scenes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the ancient Greek name Nikodemos, composed of nike (victory) and demos (people). In historical and biblical contexts, it refers to the Pharisee mentioned in the Gospel of John who visited Jesus by night, which later evolved into a literary archetype for secretive or cautious inquiry into spiritual or profound truths.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nicodemus" is said worldwide
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Nicodème
Transliteration: ni.ko.dɛm
"Nicodème est venu voir Jésus de nuit."
Nikodemus
Transliteration: ni.koˈdeː.mʊs
"Nikodemus war ein führender Mann der Juden."
Nicodemo
Transliteration: ni.koˈdɛː.mo
"Nicodemo portò una mistura di mirra e aloe."
Nicodemo
Transliteration: ni.koˈðe.mo
"Nicodemo defendió a Jesús ante los fariseos."
Nicodemos
Transliteration: ni.kuˈdẽ.muʃ
"Nicodemos foi procurar Jesus durante a noite."
निकुदेमुस
Transliteration: nikudemus
"निकुदेमुस रात को यीशु के पास आया था।"
尼哥底母
Transliteration: ní gē dǐ mǔ
"尼哥底母夜里去见耶稣。"
니고데모
Transliteration: ni.go.de.mo
"니고데모는 밤에 예수님을 찾아왔습니다."
ニコデモ
Transliteration: nikodemo
"ニコデモは夜、イエスのもとに来た。"
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