HyperDic: saint_george

English > 1 sense of the expression Saint George:
NOUNperson Saint George, George, St. GeorgeChristian martyr
English > Saint George: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningChristian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303).
SynonymsGeorge, St. George
Instance ofmartyrOne who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing / refusing to renounce their religion
patron saintA saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
SpanishSan Jorge
CatalanSant Jordi

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