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Sainthood

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

The state of being a saint..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The state of being a saint.
  2. Saints collectively.

Example Sentences

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.
Prospective candidates for sainthood normally need to have two miracles attributed to them before they can be canonized.

Synonyms for sainthood

hallowdom

Antonyms for sainthood

Related Words

saintlihoodsaintismsaintlinesshallowdomsanctitysaintshipsaintlynessholinesssanctitudeodour of sanctityhallowednesssacrosanctitydeityhoodsanctifiablenessblessednessbodhisattvahoodsuperheroismsacrosanctnesssanctimoniousnesssacredness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does sainthood mean?

Sainthood means The state of being a saint..

What is a synonym for sainthood?

Common synonyms include hallowdom.

What is the opposite of sainthood?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use sainthood in a sentence?

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.

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