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patron saint in Tagalog

pintakasi

/ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/

patron saint in Tagalog: pintakasi. In English, patron saint means a saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

Tagalog words for patron saint

saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer
pintakasi

English meaning of patron saint

  1. noun A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.
  2. noun An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.

Full definition of patron saint

patron saint in a sentence

  • Janet is the patron saint of procrastination. I'm thinking of erecting her a shrine of doughnut boxes in the breakroom.

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Questions about patron saint in Tagalog

What is the meaning of patron saint in Tagalog?
Patron saint in Tagalog is pintakasi.
Ano ang patron saint sa Tagalog?
Patron saint: pintakasi.
What does patron saint mean in English?
Patron saint means a saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, person, or activity, for whom or for which his or her intercession is specially invoked.

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