saint patrick

Thân thiện

Saint Patrick holds a three-leafed shamrock while speaking to a group of people.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Apostle and patron saint of Ireland: Saint Patrick is recognized as the primary patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people in the 5th century.
   • Historical missionary: He refers specifically to the 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many cities hold parades to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day.
  • The legend says Saint Patrick used a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

Advanced Usage

• "the Feast of Saint Patrick": another name for Saint Patrick's Day, the cultural and religious holiday held on March 17th.
  • The Feast of Saint Patrick is a public holiday in Ireland.

Variants and Related Words

• St. Patrick: A common abbreviated form of Saint Patrick.

  • The cathedral is dedicated to St. Patrick.

• Patrick, Saint Patrick, St. Patrick: All refer to the same historical and religious figure.

Synonyms

• Apostle of Ireland: A formal title emphasizing his role in establishing Christianity in Ireland.

Related Phrases

• Saint Patrick's Day: The annual feast day and celebration held in his honor on March 17.
  • She wore green for Saint Patrick's Day.

Related Idioms

• "the luck of Saint Patrick": An expression sometimes used to denote good fortune, especially around his feast day, though it is less common than "the luck of the Irish."
  • With that escape, he must have had the luck of Saint Patrick.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Patrick
• Saint Patrick
• St. Patrick