santo patrono

Definitions of santo patrono
  1. noun
    a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
    synonyms: patrono, patrón
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    examples:
    Santa Claus
    the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
    type of:
    defensor, guardián, protector
    a person who cares for persons or property
    santo
    a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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