saint (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /seɪnt/

Definition

A person officially recognized by a Christian church as a saint, especially one of the early followers of Christ or a martyr.

Examples

• The Catholic Church canonizes saints after their death.

• She prayed to Saint Jude, the patron saint of lost causes.

• Many medieval artworks depict saints in halos.

Synonyms of saint

Words with a similar meaning to saint:

• virtuous person
• holy person
• saintly figure

Antonyms of saint

Words with the opposite meaning to saint:

• sinner
• villain

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