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άγιος — meaning in English

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English meaning

hallow verb To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
holy adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
saint noun A person formally recognized by a church, especially the Catholic Church, as holy after death, often due to a virtuous life or miracles.

Senses

άγιος is used for these senses in English:

hallow (obsolete, outside, set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.

holy — full definition

adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
adj Morally pure or without sin.
intj Used at the start of an exclamation to express shock or surprise.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

αγία ιερός