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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 › englishMeaning of saint in English - 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.

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

    A saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God in various religions. Learn about the characteristics, types, and processes of sainthood in Christianity and other traditions.

  6. 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.

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

    A saint is a person of exceptional holiness or goodness, recognized by the Christian Church or other religious groups. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word saint, and see how it is used in sentences and phrases.

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

    saint, holy person, believed to have a special relationship to the sacred as well as moral perfection or exceptional teaching abilities. The phenomenon is widespread in the religions of the world, both ancient and contemporary.

  9. 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 the pronunciation, synonyms, grammar, and usage of the word 'saint' with examples and translations.

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