Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of being a saint; the quality of being revered for exceptional holiness or virtue.

“Pope Francis is a strong advocate for sainthood in the modern age.”

2. noun

A person who has been declared a saint, especially by the Catholic Church.

“She was canonized and officially granted sainthood after many years of devotion and prayer.”

3. noun

Something or someone considered to be of exceptional virtue or purity.

“The athlete’s sainthood in the public’s eyes was tarnished by her involvement in the scandal.”