Proper noun

1. The addressee of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.
2. ; rare in English.

Quotations

• It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus.

• 1973 Thornton Wilder: Theophilus North: p.118.

  "Call me Ted, will you, Rip? 'Theophilus' is unmanageable and 'Theo' is awkward. Everybody calls me Ted or Teddie, now."

Proper noun

1. Theophilus
2. .