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Definition saint in British English

saint noun

[countable] noun
/seɪnt/
1

someone who the Christian church officially honours after their death because they have lived an especially holy life. Saint is often written as St before a person's name

Example

It was a holy place, the shrine of a saint.

Example

Saint Anne

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2

someone who is very kind, patient, and helpful

Example

Anyone who teaches my children must be a saint.

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Definition saint in British English