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Saint Nicholas

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A 4th-century Greek bishop from Myra, Anatolia, patron saint of children, mariners and the unwed among others, functioning in multiple countries as a gift-giving figure around his feast day of December 6.
  2. Santa Claus; a figure derived from traditions surrounding the historical Saint Nicholas who is said to bring Christmas presents to children on Christmas Day.

Equivalents

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Examples

“No more passion play⟳ / On St. Nicholas avenue / I believe⟳ in St. Nicholas / It's a different type⟳ of Santa Claus”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Saint Nicholas' clerk Saint Nick Saint Onge Saint Paddy's Saint Patrick Saint Paul

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