| 单词 | patron saint |
| 释义 | patron saint (once / 4168 pages) n In some religions, a patron saint is a holy figure that protects a place, person, or group. If you lose your keys, try praying to Saint Anthony — the patron saint of lost items. Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that patron saints (who were so virtuous while they were alive that after death they live in heaven and advocate for people with God) offer protection to specific groups. There are patron saints of places (like Joseph, the patron saint of Belgium); of illnesses and problems (Paulina, patron saint of diabetes); and of professions (Dominic, patron saint of astronomers). Patron comes from the Latin patronus, or "protector." WORD FAMILYpatron saint: patron saints USAGE EXAMPLESSeeking a calming figure, Mr. Pintard proposed St. Nicholas as the patron saint of New York City. New York Times(Dec 15, 2016) They are fanboys of Ayn Rand, the patron saint of selfish adolescents and titans of industry. Salon(Dec 14, 2016) The following day, Dec. 6, is the feast day of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, who’s widely honored throughout Austria. Seattle Times(Dec 06, 2016) n a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation Exp|Hyper Father Christmas the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas Saint ChristopherChristian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century) Saint Crispinpatron saint of shoemakers; he and his brother were martyred for trying to spread Christianity (3rd century) Saint Davidpatron saint of Wales (circa 520-600) Saint GeorgeChristian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303) Saint PatrickApostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century defender, guardian, protector, shielder a person who cares for persons or property sainta person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization |
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