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sainthood

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saint·hood  (snthd)
n.
1. The status, character, or condition of being a saint.
2. Saints considered as a group.

sainthood [ˈseɪnthʊd]
n
1. the state or character of being a saint
2. saints collectively
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sainthood - saints collectivelysainthood - saints collectively                  
group, grouping - any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
saint - a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
2.sainthood - the status and dignity of a saint
berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"
Translations
sainthood [ˈseɪnthʊd] Nsantidad f
sainthood
nHeiligkeit f; martyrs who were elevated to sainthoodMärtyrer, die in die Gemeinschaft der Heiligen aufgenommen wurden
sainthood [ˈseɪnthʊd] nsantità


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Benedict XVI has indicated he intends to slow down the rate of canonisations and of beatifications -- a step towards full sainthood -- in contrast with the prolific rate of his predecessor, John Paul II.
The path to sainthood is a very serious process and it doesn't include lobbying by the leaders of countries," he added.
 
 
 
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