st. patrick
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Apostle and patron saint of Ireland: St. Patrick is recognized as the primary patron saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the Irish people.
- Historical missionary: He was a 5th-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- St. Patrick is celebrated annually on March 17th.
- According to tradition, St. Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.
Advanced Usage
"The Feast of St. Patrick": Refers to the religious and cultural holiday, St. Patrick's Day.
- The Feast of St. Patrick is a public holiday in Ireland.
"The legacy of St. Patrick": Refers to the enduring cultural and religious impact of his missionary work.
- The legacy of St. Patrick is deeply woven into Irish identity.
Variants and Related Words
- Saint Patrick: The full formal title.
- St. Paddy's Day: An informal, affectionate term for St. Patrick's Day.
- Patrician: (Adjective) Pertaining to St. Patrick or his era.
Synonyms
- Apostle of Ireland: A formal title emphasizing his missionary role.
- Patron Saint of Ireland: A title describing his status as the country's primary saint.
Related Phrases and Idioms
"The luck of St. Patrick": A phrase sometimes used to denote good fortune, especially around St. Patrick's Day.
- With the luck of St. Patrick, we found the last parking spot.
"To drive out the snakes like St. Patrick": An idiom referencing the legend that he banished snakes from Ireland, often used metaphorically to mean eliminating a persistent problem.
- The new manager vowed to drive out the inefficiencies like St. Patrick drove out the snakes.
Noun
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Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
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