jerome

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Definition

Proper noun A male given name, historically significant as the name of a major early Christian scholar and saint. Jerome is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, a version known as the Vulgate, which became the standard for the Roman Catholic Church for centuries.

Usage

The word "Jerome" is used primarily as a proper noun to refer to the historical saint or as a personal name. * The writings of Jerome were highly influential in medieval theology. * My grandfather's name is Jerome, but everyone calls him Jerry.

Advanced Usage
  • St. Jerome: This is the most common reference, specifically denoting the saint and Church Father.
    • The painting depicts St. Jerome in his study, translating the scriptures.
  • Used attributively to describe things related to him, such as his translation or his teachings.
    • The Jerome version of the Psalms was widely used.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hieronymus: The Latin form of the name Jerome, sometimes used in scholarly contexts.
  • Jeromian (adj): Pertaining to St. Jerome or his works (less common).
  • Vulgate: The name of the Latin Bible translation created by Jerome.
Synonyms
  • Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus: His full Latin name.
  • Saint Jerome: The title used when referring to his sainthood.
Related Phrases
  • Jerome's Vulgate: A specific reference to his biblical translation.
    • Scholars compare early manuscripts to Jerome's Vulgate.
Noun
  1. (Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian Church whose major work was his translation of the Scriptures from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (which became the Vulgate); a saint and Doctor of the Church (347-420)

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