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sainthood

/ˈseɪntəʊd/ or /ˈseɪntʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does sainthood mean?

noun

The state of being a saint; the quality of being saintly. A person who is considered to be a saint, especially one who has been officially recognized as such by the Catholic Church.

Example

"The Pope declared her sainthood after a long process of investigation."

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