saint

saint · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person officially recognized by the Christian Church as especially holy.

  2. 2.

    A very good, kind, or patient person.

Forms

plural: saints

Related words

Antonyms: sinner
See also: blessed, holy, martyr
Synonyms: blessed one, holy person

Etymology

From Latin sanctus ("holy"), past participle of sancire ("to make sacred").