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Patron saint

/ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/

A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.

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noun

1
A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.
"St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland; St. Isidore is the patron saint of software engineers; and St. Anthony is the patron saint of travelers and finding lost things."
2
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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