B2 noun #8,275 most common

patron saint

UK /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ | US /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/

A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.

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  • (noun) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.
  • (noun) An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.
  2. 2
    noun An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.

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