Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Saint Christopher: The name of a Christian saint, traditionally venerated as the patron saint of travelers. According to legend, he carried the Christ child across a river, not knowing the child's identity.
   • Saint Christopher: The largest island in the Caribbean country of Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is often referred to simply as Saint Kitts.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun (Saint):

  • Many travelers carry a medal of St. Christopher for protection on journeys.
  • The story of St. Christopher carrying the child across the river is a popular legend.

• Proper noun (Island):

  • The capital, Basseterre, is located on St. Christopher.
  • Tourism is a major industry on the island of St. Christopher.

Advanced Usage

• "St. Christopher medal": A small religious pendant depicting the saint, often worn or carried by travelers.
  • She keeps a St. Christopher medal in her car's glove compartment.

Variants and Related Words

• Saint Kitts: The common, shortened name for the island of Saint Christopher.
  • The official name is Saint Christopher, but it is widely known as Saint Kitts.
• St. Kitts and Nevis: The full name of the two-island sovereign nation.
• Christopher: The name from which "St. Christopher" is derived.

Synonyms

• (For the saint): Christ-bearer (a translation of the name Christopher from Greek).
• (For the island): Saint Kitts.

Related Phrases

• Patron saint of travelers: This is the primary title and role associated with St. Christopher.
  • As the patron saint of travelers, he is invoked for safe journeys.

Noun

1. the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis
2. Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)