/ Dictionary / Index P patron saint: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: pa'tron saint' Pronunciation: [key] a saint regarded as the special guardian of a person, group, trade, country, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. patronizing patronym Related Content Daily Word Quiz: eureka Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language