Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sainthood
noun
/ˈseɪnθʊd/
Definition
The condition or status of being recognized as a saint.
Examples
- “His works of charity and kindness led to his eventual sainthood.”
- “The process of canonization is how one achieves sainthood in the Catholic Church.”
Meaning
Sainthood refers to the recognition by the church of a person’s holiness and virtue, often leading to veneration as a saint.
Synonyms
- sanctity
- holiness
- divinity
- beatification
