NOUN | person | St. George, George, Saint George | Christian martyr |
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Meaning | Christian 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). | |
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Synonyms | George, Saint George | |
Instance of | martyr | One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing / refusing to renounce their religion |
patron saint | A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation | |
Spanish | San Jorge | |
Catalan | Sant Jordi |
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