Bahasa Melayu
santo
English
patron saint, guardian saint
A santo is a saint who is honoured as a protector or patron.
سنتو
Examples
Contoh ayat
Dia berdoa kepada santo pelindung kampung itu.
He prayed to the village’s patron saint.
Nama santo itu disebut dalam upacara keagamaan.
The saint’s name was mentioned in the religious ceremony.
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What does “patron saint” mean in Malay?
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santo pelindung
Use for a saint regarded as a protector or patron.
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