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Definition of patrick

patrick

/ˈpæt.ɹɪk/
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Plural:Patricks
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• noun

1

A male given name of Latin origin meaning 'nobleman' or 'patrician', traditionally associated with Ireland's patron saint; also used as a surname.

Example

"They decided to name their youngest son Patrick in honor of his Irish grandfather."

2

The fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop venerated as the primary patron saint and apostle of Ireland, whose feast day is celebrated on March 17.

Example

"Legends credit Saint Patrick with using the three-leaved shamrock to explain the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin given name Patricius, literally meaning "patrician" or "nobleman," from pater ("father"). Its widespread popularity in the English-speaking world stems from Saint Patrick, the fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and patron saint of Ireland.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Patrick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/patrick
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