A saint who is considered to be a defender of some group or nation.

Roget 977: angel, archangel; guardian angel; heavenly host, host of heaven, sons of God; seraph, seraphim; cherub, cherubim.    ministering spirit, morning star.    saint, patron saint, Madonna; invisible helpers.    ... show more

Dutch: beschermheilige, kerkpatroon, patrones, patroon, patroonheilige, schutsheilige, schutspatroon
Polish: patron