patroness
Example Sentences
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During performances of the latter at the cathedral, Ranjel turns to face a painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico and the Americas, and intones the Latin version of the lyrics.
From Seattle Times
The pilgrimage marks the day in 1531 when the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Latin America’s Catholics, is said to have appeared on the hillside behind the basilica.
From Washington Times
It was an annual procession to honor the patroness of the Americas, the “Brown Virgin,” as she’s known.
From Washington Post
Disney character Rapunzel will be something of the ship’s patroness, with her likeness featured on the Wish’s stern.
From Fox News
Wealthy patronesses helped fund them, and membership was disproportionately female.
From New York Times
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