sainthood — the status of being a saint; the quality of being extremely virtuous or holy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the status of being a saint; the quality of being extremely virtuous or holy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪnthʊd/
Korean meaning: 성인의 지위; 극도로 덕스럽거나 신성한 상태
Korean pronunciation: 세인트-후드 (강세: 세인트)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's patience with us kids was basically sainthood training.
- After 30 years of teaching teenagers, Mrs. Johnson deserves sainthood.
- The process of achieving sainthood in the Catholic Church can take centuries.
sainthood
NOUN//ˈseɪnthʊd//
the status of being a saint; the quality of being extremely virtuous or holy
The path to becoming a saint
From childhood in the neighborhood, sainthood blooms
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 라틴어 'sanctus(신성한)'에서 파생된 'saint'에 상태를 나타내는 '-hood'가 결합되어 형성되었습니다. 마치 어린 시절(childhood)이 있듯이, 성인의 상태도 하나의 특별한 단계로 여겨져 이런 단어가 만들어졌습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's patience with us kids was basically sainthood training.”
“After 30 years of teaching teenagers, Mrs. Johnson deserves sainthood.”
“The process of achieving sainthood in the Catholic Church can take centuries.”
“His dedication to helping the poor put him on the path to sainthood.”
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