Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patron-saint
noun
/ˈpeɪtrən seɪnt/
Definition
A patron saint is a figure who is regarded as a guardian or protector of a specific group, place, or activity.
Examples
- St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes.
- Each profession often has its own patron saint; for example, St. Luke is the patron saint of physicians.
- Many villages have patron saints that are celebrated in local festivals.
Meaning
A saint who is believed to provide protective care over a particular group of people or a particular endeavor.
Synonyms
- guardian saint
- protective saint
- advocate
