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Sānctus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • god-fearing adjective Deeply religious in a way that shows in how you live, marked by reverence for God and by moral, respectable conduct.
  • hallowed adjective Regarded as holy or deeply respected.
  • holy adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
  • Oleg name A masculine given name common among Slavic-speaking peoples, derived ultimately from a Norse name meaning "holy."
  • 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

Sānctus is used for these senses in English:

  • God-fearing (religion) Following the precepts of a religious practice; respecting and revering God and his authority.
  • Oleg A en given name.
  • hallowed Consecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
  • holy Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
  • holy Revered in a religion.

Related Latin words