noun
sainthood
Sainthood (noun) means the condition or status of being officially recognized as a saint. Example: “She was canonized and elevated to sainthood decades after her death.”
noun
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The condition or status of being officially recognized as a saint.
"She was canonized and elevated to sainthood decades after her death."
How to use sainthood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe official status of being a saint.
Common pairings
achieve sainthood
path to sainthood
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Word forms
- Plural
- sainthoods
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Etymology
Built from saint + -hood, the suffix meaning "state or condition of."
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What does “sainthood” mean?
The word “sainthood” means the condition or status of being officially recognized as a saint. In plain terms, the official status of being a saint.
How do you use “sainthood” in a sentence?
Here is “sainthood” used in a sentence: “She was canonized and elevated to sainthood decades after her death.”
What is another word for “sainthood”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sainthood” include hallowdom.
What part of speech is “sainthood”?
“Sainthood” is a noun.
