holy person
noun phrase
Pronunciation: ˈhoʊli ˈpɜːrsən
Definition
An individual recognized by a religious community for their exceptional piety, spiritual wisdom, or direct connection to the divine.
Examples
Many pilgrims visit the shrine to ask for guidance from the holy person residing there.
The community regarded the elderly hermit as a holy person because of her lifelong dedication to prayer and charity.
In many traditions, a holy person is expected to live a life of extreme simplicity and self-denial.
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