Patrick

/ˈpætrɪk/
/ˈpætrɪk/
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Other forms: Patricks

Definitions of Patrick
  1. noun
    Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
    synonyms: Saint Patrick, St. Patrick
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    Apostelic Father, Apostle
    any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
    patron saint
    a saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation
Pronunciation
US
/ˈpætrɪk/
UK
/ˈpætrɪk/
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