Sainthood
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sainthood is a noun meaning The state of being a saint.
Meaning
The state of being a saint.
More Meanings
- Saints collectively.
Example Sentences
Prospective candidates for sainthood normally need to have two miracles attributed to them before they can be canonized.
He passed over several archbishops who would traditionally become cardinals to promote Gregory. He also moved Augustine Tolton, who died in 1897 after becoming the first African American priest, one step closer to sainthood.
Word Forms
- sainthoods
Synonyms for sainthood
Depending on context, synonyms include hallowdom.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saintlihood, saintism, saintliness, hallowdom, sanctity, saintship.
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