Venerability: meaning, definitions and examples
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venerability
[ ˌvenəˈrəbility ]
state of being
Venerability refers to the quality of being venerable, which means commanding respect due to age, character, or wisdom. It often implies a sense of dignity and reverence bestowed upon someone who has achieved a certain status or level of respect within a community or society.
Synonyms
deference, honor, respectability.
Examples of usage
- The venerability of the elder was acknowledged by all the villagers.
- Her venerability is a result of decades of dedicated service.
- The venerability of the ancient text made it a key reference for scholars.
Translations
Translations of the word "venerability" in other languages:
🇵🇹 venerabilidade
🇮🇳 श्रद्धेयता
🇩🇪 Verehrbarkeit
🇮🇩 venerabilitas
🇺🇦 шанобливість
🇵🇱 cześć
🇯🇵 尊厳性
🇫🇷 vénérabilité
🇪🇸 vulnerabilidad
🇹🇷 saygıdeğerlik
🇰🇷 존경받음
🇸🇦 قدسية
🇨🇿 úcta
🇸🇰 úcta
🇨🇳 尊重性
🇸🇮 čast
🇮🇸 heiðursverðugleiki
🇰🇿 құрметтілік
🇬🇪 დასანიშნავი
🇦🇿 hörmətlilik
🇲🇽 venerabilidad
Etymology
The term 'venerability' derives from the Latin word 'venerabilis', which means 'worthy of reverence or respect'. This Latin word is formed from 'venerari', meaning 'to worship' or 'to regard with reverence'. As the concept of venerability expanded through linguistic history, it primarily came to signify a person or thing that is not only old or ancient but also respected for their wisdom, experience, or moral authority. The use of the term in English dates back to the 15th century, frequently appearing in ecclesiastical contexts to describe respected figures in religion. Over time, the application of 'venerability' has broadened to encompass a range of contexts including cultural, academic, and personal respect.