any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, esp. by canonization.

a person of great holiness, virtue, or benevolence.

a founder, sponsor, or patron, as of a movement or organization.

(in certain religious groups) a designation applied by the members to themselves.

to enroll formally among the saints recognized by the Church.

to give the name of saint to; reckon as a saint.

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angel , glorified soul , good person , holy being , loved one , martyr , pietist , altruist , canonize , enshrine , holy , paragon