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Definition of Patron saint
1. Noun. A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation.
Generic synonyms: Defender, Guardian, Protector, Shielder, Saint
Specialized synonyms: Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick, Christopher, Saint Christopher, St. Christopher, Crispin, Saint Crispin, St. Crispin, David, Saint David, St. David, George, Saint George, St. George, Patrick, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick
Specialized synonyms: Father Christmas, Kriss Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick, Christopher, Saint Christopher, St. Christopher, Crispin, Saint Crispin, St. Crispin, David, Saint David, St. David, George, Saint George, St. George, Patrick, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick
Definition of Patron saint
1. Noun. A saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayers. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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