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    saint
    /seɪnt/

    noun

    • 1. a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death: "a place dedicated to a seventh-century saint"
    • 2. a very virtuous, kind, or patient person: informal "she's a saint to go on living with that man"

    verb

    • 1. formally recognize as a saint; canonize: "the sandy shores of the River Nid, where Holy Olaf's bones were laid to rest before he had been sainted"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSAINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A saint is a person who has received an official honour from the Christian, especially the Roman Catholic, Church for having lived in a good and holy way. A saint is also a very good, kind person. See more meanings, examples and translations of saint.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › saintSaint Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the origin, usage and examples of the word saint, which can be a noun or a verb. A saint can be a holy person, a virtuous person, a member of a Christian group, or an illustrious predecessor.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SaintSaint - Wikipedia

    In Christian belief, a saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. However, the use of the term saint depends on the context and denomination.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySAINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of saint as a noun in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce saint and how to use it in different contexts, such as religion, literature, and sports.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › saintSAINT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. a person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration. a person of exceptional holiness or goodness. plural Bible the collective body of those who are righteous in God's sight.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSAINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A saint is someone who has died and been honoured by the Christian church, or someone who is extremely kind and unselfish. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, synonyms, and examples of 'saint' in different contexts.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › saintSaint | Definition, Role & Significance | Britannica

    3 days ago · A saint is a holy person who has a special relationship with the sacred or divine. Learn about the types, nature, and significance of saints in various religions, such as Confucianism, Daoism, Shintō, and Buddhism.