saint
saint Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person formally recognized by the Christian Church, especially through canonization by the Roman Catholic or Eastern Orthodox Church, as having attained exceptional holiness and union with God in heaven.
"Pilgrims traveled from across the region to visit the cathedral dedicated to the patron saint of travelers."
An exceptionally virtuous, patient, kind, or unselfish person.
"You must have the patience of a saint to remain so calm while organizing this chaotic event."
In the New Testament and certain Christian denominations, any baptized believer or faithful member of the Christian community.
"Paul's epistles frequently address the members of the early church collectively as the saints."
• verb
To formally recognize or canonize (someone) as a saint, or to revere as a saintly figure.
"The church officially sainted the devoted missionary decades after her passing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English saint, borrowed from Old French saint, from Latin sanctus ('holy, consecrated'), the past participle of sancire ('to consecrate, ratify').