patronus

Meaning

a protector, patron

Concepts

protector

patron

boss

chief

defender

fullback

full-back

governor

groundsman

guard

💂

guardian

keeper

manciple

paladin

retread

sentinel

shielder

supporter

trustee

watch

⌚

watch over

advocate

fautor

attendant

Synonyms

patrona

custos

💂

tutor

protector

protectrix

Translations

behoeder

protettrice

beschermheer

protector

protetor

défenseur

guardien

Beschützer

beschermer

Schutzeinrichtung

κηδεμόνας

φύλακας

ευεργέτης

Zwischenbau

Pronounced as (IPA)

[paˈtroː.nʊs]

Etymology

From an unattested *patrō, -ōnis + -us, from
pater (“father, forefather”) + -ō ((colloquial) agent noun-forming suffix). Compare colōnus and avunculus. See also mātrōna.