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sainthood

[ seynt-hood ]

noun

  1. the character or status of a saint.
  2. saints collectively.


ˈsainthood

/ ˈseɪnthʊd /

noun

  1. the state or character of being a saint
  2. saints collectively


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sainthood1

First recorded in 1540–50; saint + -hood

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Example Sentences

Francis opted to waive the requisite second miracle for John XXIII usually needed for non-martyrs to reach sainthood.

When John Paul II died in 2005, pilgrims held signs and chanted “santo subito,” or “sainthood now,” at his funeral.

More than a million followers came to Rome for the beatification, and many more are expected when he escalates to sainthood.

Just remember that to quality for sainthood, you need more than four and a half games as a starter.

The Vatican uses graphology to examine the lives of candidates for sainthood.

There is the consummate flower of sainthood; and therefore it it best there that we can study its meaning.

She herself has been elevated to sainthood as the patronne of the vagabond gipsies of all the world.

Is there not something like a promise of sainthood on the pure, white brow?

The other had had the capabilities of sainthood, but had opened his soul to the Dweller on the Threshold and was doubly lost.

Only those shepherds of the flock who attained to canonized sainthood were honored by statues at the church entrances.

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