saint christopher
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A Caribbean island: The largest island in the federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the West Indies.
- A Christian figure: A Christian martyr from the 3rd century, traditionally venerated as the patron saint of travelers.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Island):
- Basseterre is the capital city of Saint Christopher.
- The official name of the country is the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis.
- Proper noun (Saint):
- Many medieval travelers carried a medal of Saint Christopher for protection.
- The legend of Saint Christopher tells of him carrying the Christ child across a river.
Advanced Usage
- "St. Christopher's medal": A specific type of religious medal depicting the saint, often worn or carried.
- She keeps a St. Christopher's medal in her car for safety on long journeys.
Variants and Related Words
- St. Kitts: The common, shortened name for the island of Saint Christopher.
- We flew directly to St. Kitts for our vacation.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis: The full name of the two-island sovereign state.
- Christopher: The common, non-saintly form of the name.
Synonyms
- For the island: St. Kitts.
- For the saint: St. Christopher.
Related Phrases
- Patron saint of travelers: This is the defining role associated with Saint Christopher.
- As the patron saint of travelers, his image was once very common in vehicles.
Noun
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the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis
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Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
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