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saint noun (abbreviation St) 1 (often written Saint) a person whose profound holiness is formally recognized after death by a Christian Church, and who is declared worthy of everlasting praise. 2 colloq a very good and kind person. 3 Bible any one of God's chosen people. 4 Bible an Israelite, a Christian or one of the blessed dead. 5 a member of various religious groups, especially Puritans, as used of themselves or as a nickname. verb (sainted, sainting) 1 to make a saint of someone. 2 to hail or recognize formally as a saint. sainthood noun the position or status of a saint. saintlike adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 12c: from Latin sanctus holy.