santa claus

San·ta Claus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [san-tuh klawz]
- /ˈsæn tə ˌklɔz/
- /ˈsæn.tə ˈklɒz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [san-tuh klawz]
- /ˈsæn tə ˌklɔz/

Definitions of santa claus words

noun santa claus a benevolent figure of legend, associated with Saint Nicholas, supposed to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. 1
noun santa claus Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas 1
proper noun santa claus Santa Claus or Santa is an imaginary old man with a long white beard and a red coat. Traditionally, young children in many countries are told that he brings their Christmas presents. 0
noun santa claus the legendary patron saint of children, commonly identified with Saint Nicholas, who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve or, in some European countries, on Saint Nicholas' Day 0
noun santa claus a fat, white-bearded, jolly old man in a red suit, who lives at the North Pole, makes toys for children, and distributes gifts at Christmastime 0

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Origin of santa claus

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

1765-75, Americanism; < Dutch Sinterklaas, equivalent to sint saint + heer (myn)heer + Klaas, short for Niklaas nicholas

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Parts of speech for Santa claus

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santa claus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for santa claus

noun santa claus

almsgiver — a person who gives alms
altruist — a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist).
amoroso — (to be played) lovingly
bankroller — the person or organization that provides the finance for a project, business, etc
beard — A man's beard is the hair that grows on his chin and cheeks.

adj santa claus

greathearted — having or showing a generous heart; magnanimous.
magnanimous — generous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness: to be magnanimous toward one's enemies.

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