patron saint
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patron saint
noun
plural
patron saints
patron saint
noun
plural
patron saints
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATRON SAINT
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1
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a saint who is believed to protect a particular place or type of person
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St. David is the patron saint of Wales.
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St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.
2
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a person who is known or admired as a leader or example
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The success of her books has made her the patron saint of a new literary movement.
