patrick

Thân thiện

Saint Patrick is depicted holding a shamrock in a green field.

Definition

Proper noun * Saint Patrick: The primary and most common reference is to the patron saint of Ireland. He was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is the foremost patron saint of the country.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many cities hold parades on March 17th to celebrate the feast day of Patrick.
  • The legend says that Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
  • The cathedral is named for Saint Patrick.

Advanced Usage

• "St. Patrick's Day": A cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick. It commemorates him and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates Irish heritage and culture broadly.
  • On St. Patrick's Day, people often wear green clothing.

Variants and Related Words

• Patrician (noun/adjective): This is a distinct word of Latin origin meaning a person of noble birth or character, or something relating to aristocracy. It is not a variant of "Patrick" but is sometimes associated due to phonetic similarity.
• Patricia (proper noun): The feminine form of the name.
• Paddy (noun, informal): A sometimes offensive slang term for an Irishman, derived from "Patrick." Its use is often considered derogatory.

Synonyms

• Saint Patrick: The full and formal title.
• The Apostle of Ireland: A historical and honorific title.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "The luck of the Irish": A common phrase associated with Irish culture and, by extension, with Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, though not directly about the saint himself.
  • He found his lost keys just in time—must be the luck of the Irish!

Học thuật

Noun

1. Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century

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• Patrick
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• St. Patrick