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Meaning of saint
A person who is recognized for their exceptional virtue, holiness, or religious devotion.
Etymology of saint
The word "saint" comes from Old French "saint", from Latin "sanctus", meaning "holy", which is derived from the verb "sancire", meaning "to consecrate" or "to make holy"
The word has been used in English since the 10th century to refer to a person who is recognized for their exceptional virtue, holiness, or religious devotion
Synonyms
holy person
martyr
apostle
disciple
devotee
enthusiast
fanatic
zealot
puritan
moralist
paragon
ideal
hero
heroine
role model
icon
holy one
blessed one
canonized one
venerable one
reverend
clergyman
cleric
priest
monk
nun
ascetic
hermit
sage
seer
prophet
messenger
angel
guardian angel
patron
benefactor
philanthropist
humanitarian
altruist
Definitions
- A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous, and regarded as being in heaven after death
- A person who is very good or kind, or who is very skilled at something
- In some Christian churches, a person who has been officially recognized as holy by the church
Usage Examples
- The saint is revered for her selfless work with the poor and needy
- He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church for his martyrdom
- The saint's feast day is celebrated with great fanfare and devotion
Antonyms
sinner
villain
rogue
scoundrel
rascal
ne'er-do-well
miscreant
reprobate
degenerate
libertine
profligate
dissolute
immoral
corrupt
depraved
wicked
evil
malevolent
malignant
nefarious
iniquitous
heinous
atrocious
fiend
monster
brute
beast