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Theophilus.

The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

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Meaning & usage

name/θiːˈɒfɪləs/
  1. The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

  2. A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek]; rare in English.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English Theophilus, from Latin Theophilus, from Ancient Greek Θεόφιλος (Theóphilos), meaning "love of God" or "friend of God".

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