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padroeiro
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɐðɾuˈɐjɾu/pa·dro·ei·ro
Definition
1Saint to whom a church, diocese, city, country, or profession is dedicated, considered its heavenly protector.
Usage examples
“Saint George is the patron saint of the city of Lisbon.”
“Fishermen celebrate their patron saint, Saint Peter, in June.”