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Definition of sainthood

sainthood

/ˈseɪnt.hʊd/
saint · hood
Plural:sainthoods
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Adjective:saintly
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• noun

1

The status, rank, or quality of being a saint, either through formal religious canonization or through exceptional moral virtue and holiness.

Example

"Her lifelong dedication to caring for the impoverished earned her widespread reverence and eventual sainthood."

2

Saints considered collectively as a group or body.

Example

"The cathedral's stained-glass windows depict various figures of the Christian sainthood."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from 'saint' (from Old French 'seint', ultimately from Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'consecrated') combined with the native English suffix '-hood', denoting status or condition.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sainthood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sainthood
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