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patron saint

noun

: a saint who is believed to protect a particular place or type of person

: a person who is known or admired as a leader or example

Full Definition of PATRON SAINT

: a saint to whose protection and intercession a person, a society, a church, or a place is dedicated

: an original leader or prime exemplar

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1717

Synonyms: beau ideal, classic, eidolon, exemplar, idea, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon, ideal

PATRON SAINT Defined for Kids

noun

: a saint to whom a church or society is dedicated

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