veneration

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See also: vénération

English

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Etymology

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From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Hyphenation: ven‧e‧ra‧tion
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

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veneration (countable and uncountable, plural venerations)

  1. The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
  2. Profound reverence, respect or awe.
  3. Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.

Translations

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Anagrams

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