Sant Jordi
/ˈsaɲ ˈʒɔɾði/
CA
Catalan name for Saint George, the patron saint of Catalonia
La Diada de Sant Jordi se celebra cada 23 d'abril a Catalunya.
The Saint George's Day Festival is celebrated every April 23 in Catalonia.
Etymology
Sant Jordi is the Catalan form of the name Saint George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The legend of Sant Jordi slaying a dragon has been associated with Catalonia since the 14th century.
Memory Aid
Sant sounds like 'saint', Jordi is the Catalan spelling of George, so you can remember it means Saint George in Catalan.
Collocations
Diada de Sant JordiDia de Sant Jordillegend de Sant Jordi
Synonyms
Saint George
Related Words
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