Definitions from Wiktionary (patron saint)
▸ noun: (Christianity) 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.
▸ noun: (figuratively) An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.
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▸ noun: (Christianity) 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.
▸ noun: (figuratively) An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.
Similar:
patroness,
household deity,
Patronus,
saint,
sainthood,
cult,
high priest,
genius,
tutelary deity,
tutelary,
more...
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Adjectives:
commendatory,
tutelary,
beneficial,
responsal,
beneficed,
rectorial,
ministerial,
proctor,
votary,
ordained,
preacherly
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