Saint Nicholas meaning

UK /seɪnt ˈnɪkləs/ US /seɪnt ˈnɪkələs/ 4 syllables

Saint Nicholas (noun): a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century).

Saint Nicholas has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Saint Nicholas as a noun

  1. a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

    Synonyms: Nicholas, St. Nicholas

    Type of: bishop, saint

  2. the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

    Synonyms: Santa Claus, Santa, Kriss Kringle, Father Christmas, Saint Nick, St. Nick

    Type of: patron saint, imaginary being

How to pronounce Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas is pronounced /seɪnt ˈnɪkləs/ in British English and /seɪnt ˈnɪkələs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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