Saint
01
helgon, sankt
someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person
Exempel
Saint Peter is considered the first pope by the Roman Catholic Church.
Sankt Peter anses vara den första påven av den romersk-katolska kyrkan.
Saint
01
a person regarded as the finest example or embodiment of a particular quality
Exempel
He 's no saint in business, but his honesty is unmatched.
02
a person known for extraordinary moral or spiritual purity
Exempel
The story portrays him as a saint untouched by greed or pride.
to saint
01
to regard or treat as holy or sacred
Exempel
Critics accused the film of sainting its flawed hero.
02
to formally declare a deceased person to be a saint
Exempel
It took centuries before the Church finally sainted the martyr.
