Saint: meaning, definitions and examples
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saint
[ seษชnt ]
religious figure
A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was declared a saint by the Pope.
- Many people pray to the saints for intercession.
- The feast day of the saint is celebrated on October 4th.
city name
A title given to a city or town founded by the apostles or associated with a biblical figure.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Saint Petersburg is a city in Russia.
- Saint Paul is a city in Minnesota.
- Saint John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda.
Translations
Translations of the word "saint" in other languages:
๐ต๐น santo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Heiliger
๐ฎ๐ฉ santo
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลwiฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ่ไบบ (seijin)
๐ซ๐ท saint
๐ช๐ธ santo
๐น๐ท aziz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฑ์ธ (seongin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฏูุณ (qaddis)
๐จ๐ฟ svatรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ svรคtรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฃไบบ (shรจngrรฉn)
๐ธ๐ฎ svetnik
๐ฎ๐ธ helgur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำัะปะธะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแ (tsminda)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผqษddษs
๐ฒ๐ฝ santo
Word origin
The word 'saint' originated from the Latin word 'sanctus', meaning holy or consecrated. The concept of saints has been a significant part of Christianity, with individuals recognized for their exceptional holiness and devotion to God. Saints are often venerated and considered as intercessors between humans and the divine. The tradition of saint veneration dates back to the early Christian Church, with many saints recognized for their miracles, martyrdom, or exemplary lives.
See also: saintliness, saintly.