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Definition of patron saint noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

patron saint

noun

/ˌpeɪtrən ˈseɪnt/

/ˌpeɪtrən ˈseɪnt/

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a Christian saint who is believed to protect a particular place or group of people
- St Patrick, Ireland’s patron saint
- St Christopher, patron saint of travellers
Topics Religion and festivalsc2

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