sainthood

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A noun referring to the collective body of saints, or the state, status, and dignity of being a saint.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Zustand, Status oder die Würde eines Heiligen bezeichnet sowie die Gesamtheit der Heiligen.

1. Saints collectively C1 formal

   All saints considered as a group; the body of saints.

   • The church venerates the entire sainthood.
   • Many aspire to join the sainthood through their deeds.
   • The history of sainthood is rich with stories of devotion.

   🇩🇪Heilige (als Gemeinschaft)

2. Status of a saint C1 formal

   The condition or dignity of being a saint, often recognized by a religious institution.

   • She was granted sainthood after a long process of canonization.
   • The ceremony celebrated his elevation to sainthood.
   • Sainthood is considered the highest spiritual honor in many traditions.

   🇩🇪Status eines Heiligen

   Synonyme: holinesssaintlinesssanctitudesanctity

• sainthoods plural form
• sainthoods' possessive plural form
• sainthood's possessive singular form