Saint Nicholas
English
Proper noun
- A 4th-century Greek bishop from Anatolia.
- (Christianity) The patron saint of children.
- (Christianity) The patron saint of the marines in the Orthodox tradition.
- Santa Claus; a figure derived from traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas who is said to bring Christmas presents to children on Christmas Day.
Synonyms
- Father Christmas
- Kris Kringle
- Santa Claus
- St Nick
See also
- Sinterklaas, Dutch translation of Saint Nicholas.
- Black Peter, companion of Saint Nicholas.
Translations
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines
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Santa Claus — see Santa Claus
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