patron saint

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IPA（発音記号）

/ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/

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(Christianity) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity, for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

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Many fishermen still pray to their patron saint for calm seas and a bountiful catch.

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意味（1）

(Christianity) A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity, for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

When Aimé Humbert joined Josephine in Paris, he visited the Inspector of Police, and was so depressed by his meeting that she sent him to the Louvre ‘to look at the wonderful painting of St Marguerite, the patron saint of purity, trampling down the hideous dragon and looking so calm and peaceful’.

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意味（2）

(figuratively) An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.

Janet is the patron saint of procrastination. I'm thinking of erecting her a shrine of doughnut boxes in the breakroom.

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patron saints （ plural ）