patroness in Latin
patroness in Latin is fautrīx — patroness means a goddess or female saint seen as a protector.
patroness in Latin
fautrīx
(religion) A female patron goddess or saint.
What does "patroness" mean?
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noun A goddess or female saint seen as a protector.
"As a young girl, Sor Juana felt protected by Minerva's wisdom and knowledge, and this may explain why she felt connected to this goddess who was patroness of both wisdom and, “persons engaged in the learned professions.”"
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noun A woman who funds or backs a person, cause or activity.
"But a diary here and there survives from which we may see the patroness more closely and less romantically."
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- As a young girl, Sor Juana felt protected by Minerva's wisdom and knowledge, and this may explain why she felt connected to this goddess who was patroness of both wisdom and, “persons engaged in the learned professions.”
- But a diary here and there survives from which we may see the patroness more closely and less romantically.
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What is "patroness" in Latin?
"patroness" in Latin is fautrīx. patroness means: A goddess or female saint seen as a protector.
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