English > patron saint: 1 sense > noun 1, person Meaning | A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation. |
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Instances | Christopher, Saint Christopher, St. Christopher | Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century) |
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Crispin, Saint Crispin, St. Crispin | patron saint of shoemakers |
David, Saint David, St. David | patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600) |
George, Saint George, St. George | Christian martyr |
Patrick, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick | Apostle and patron saint of Ireland |
Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick | The legendary patron saint of children |
Broader | defender, guardian, protector, shielder | A person who cares for persons or property |
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saint | A person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization |
Spanish | patrona, patrón, patrono, santa patrona, santo patrono |
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Catalan | patró, patrona, santa patrona, sant patró |
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