The difference between Patron saint and Tutelary deity

When used as nouns, patron saint means a saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity, whereas tutelary deity means a deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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  1. Patron saint as a noun (Christianity):

    A saint conceived as the patron (protector or supporter) of a particular place, group, or activity.

    Examples:

    "St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland; St. Isidore is the patron saint of software engineers; and St. Anthony is the patron saint of travelers and finding lost things."

  2. Patron saint as a noun (figuratively):

    An exemplar: an individual who exemplifies some trait or group.

    Examples:

    "Janet is the patron saint of procrastination. I'm thinking of erecting her a shrine of doughnut boxes in the breakroom."

  1. Tutelary deity as a noun (religion):

    A deity, usually minor, serving as a tutelary (guardian or supporter) for a place, person, group, or activity.

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