Joseph


Definition: Meaning of, Joseph in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʒəʊzɪf /

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  1. in the Old Testament of the Bible, the favourite son of JACOB . Joseph was given a "coat of many colours" by his father, and this made his brothers JEALOUS of him. They sold him as a slave to some Egyptians, but Joseph later became powerful by becoming an adviser to the Egyptian king, and brought his people to live in Egypt.
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  2. in the New Testament of the Bible, the husband of MARY, the mother of Jesus. Joseph was a CARPENTER in NAZARETH .
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Joseph used in phrases

  • Addison, Joseph
    1. (1672-1719) an English writer who wrote articles for The Tatler and The Spectator
  • Alfred Joseph Hitchcock (noun)
    1. 1899-1980 english film director noted for his skill in creating suspense
  • Arnold Joseph Toynbee (noun)
    1. 1889-1975 english historian who studied the rise and fall of civilizations looking for cyclical patterns
  • Baron Jean Baptiste Joseph Fourier (noun)
    1. 1768-1830 french mathematician who developed Fourier analysis and studied the conduction of heat
  • Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle (noun)
    1. 1890-1970 french general and statesman who became very popular during World War II as the leader of the Free French forces in exile
  • Charles Joseph Clark (noun)
    1. 1939- canadian politician who served as prime minister
  • Chief Joseph (noun)
    1. 1840-1904 leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops
  • Conrad, Joseph
    1. (1857-1924) a British writer, born in Poland, who is one of the greatest writers of the early 20th century. His novels are often about the sea and about COLONIALISM and the moral problems it involves. His best-known novels include Heart of Darkness, Lord Jim, Nostromo, and The Secret Agent .
  • Ferdinand Joseph La Menthe Morton (noun)
    1. 1885-1941 united States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz
  • Francis Joseph (noun)
    1. 1830-1916 emperor of Austria and king of Hungary; was defeated by Napoleon III at the battle of Magenta
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