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A saint, who was an early Christian martyr.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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name
Saint Christopher of Trebizond.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: Eastern Orthodoxy
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name
Former name of Saint Kitts: an island of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
A medal, pendant or necklace embossed with an image of Saint Christopher (the martyr), historically worn by Catholics to represent their faith while they travelled.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: St. Christopher, Saint Kitts, St. Kitts
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Broader terms: island
noun
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Christopher, St. Christopher
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Broader terms: patron saint
History
From Christopher. In reference to the Caribbean island, a calque of Spanish San Cristóbal. Doublet of San Cristobal and Saint Kitts.
