patron saint noun
plural ∼ saints [count] 1 : a saint who is believed to protect a particular place or type of person
▪ St. David is the patron saint of Wales. ▪ St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers. 2 : a person who is known or admired as a leader or example
▪ The success of her books has made her the patron saint of a new literary movement.
▪ St. David is the patron saint of Wales. ▪ St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.
▪ The success of her books has made her the patron saint of a new literary movement.
