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padroeiro

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/pɐðɾuˈɐjɾu/pa·dro·ei·ro

Definition

1

Saint 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.