Patrick

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A 5th-century man known for bringing Christianity to Ireland and becoming the country's patron saint

proper noun
/ˈpætrɪk/

: San Patricio

Saint Patrick is celebrated every year on March 17th in Ireland.
St. Patrick

And you're dressed kind of like post Saint Patrick's Day chic.

Examples

Congressman John Fogarty and Senator Patrick McNamara emerged as key champions of the interests of older people.

Academic text (1991)
In his lifetime, Patrick converted many people to Christianity in Ireland.
And she was thinking to herself, she said: What must Patrick be thinking now?

Fiction book (1994)
And on the guitar is my friend Patrick.

Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)
To the right of my chair, we have Patrick Zweig.

Challengers (2024)
I didn't know you were a football fan, Patrick.

The Longest Yard (2005)
His name is Patrick and he outplayed you, Morris.

So Undercover (2012)
Not to mention, the young woman's parents, Patrick and Charlotte Trevarren, were among his most valued friends.

Fiction book (1994)
In the center of all of it was Dr. Patrick Grogan, Charles's American speech therapist.

Fiction book (1991)
And you're dressed kind of like post Saint Patrick's Day chic.

The Drew Barrymore Show

Synonyms

St. Patrick

vsPatrick

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A person from Britain in the fifth century who brought Christianity to Ireland and is the country's main saint

has the same meaning but is written in the full title form

Saint Patrick

vsPatrick

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A Christian missionary from the 400s who brought Christianity to Ireland and became its patron saint

has the same meaning but often appears as a shorter titled form

Surface Forms

Patrick main

Etymology

Patrick comes from the Latin Patricius, meaning 'noble', and is related to pater meaning 'father'. That's why Saint Patrick is remembered as a 'father' or important leader who helped bring Christianity to Ireland.