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UKSaint nicholas
/sˈeɪnt nˈɪkələs/
/sˈeɪnt nˈɪkələs/Saint nicholas
[NOUN]1
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
2
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
Examples
1. Many countries around the world have stories about Saint Nicholas.
2. Many countries have created stories about Saint Nicholas as a secret gift-giver.
3. What stories have you heard about Saint Nicholas?
4. This word comes from the program, Saint Nicholas, the Christmas Saint.
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