Meaning Of The Word Saint

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saint
A saint is someone who has died and been officially recognized and honoured by the Christian church because his or her life was a perfect example of the way Christians should live.

saint in American English
a holy person
noun: any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, esp. by canonization
transitive verb: to enroll formally among the saints recognized by the Church

saint in British English
noun: a person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, esp the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven and the right to veneration
verb: to canonize; recognize formally as a saint

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