Father Christmas

/ˌˈfɑðər ˌkrɪsməs/
/ˈfɑðər ˈkrɪsməs/
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Other forms: Father Christmases

Definitions of Father Christmas
  1. noun
    the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
    synonyms: Kriss Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, Santa, Santa Claus, St. Nick
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    imaginary being, imaginary creature
    a creature of the imagination; a person that exists only in legends or myths or fiction
    patron saint
    a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
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