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Schutzpatron

patron saint

noun SHOOTS-pah-trohn Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: from Latin patronus

Also means

protector, figurehead

Usage Note

Schutzpatron names the saint regarded as the heavenly protector of a place, profession, or group. By extension it can be used figuratively for any prominent defender of a cause. Feminine: Schutzpatronin.

Examples

"Der heilige Florian gilt als Schutzpatron der Feuerwehr."

Natural Translation

Saint Florian is regarded as the patron saint of the fire brigade.

Literal Translation

The holy Florian counts as patron-saint of-the fire-brigade.

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