patron saint
Meaning
- A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.
- (figuratively) An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/
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