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saint

IPA pronunciation: /seɪnt/

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Russian meaning

святой

English definition

A person recognized as holy or virtuous, especially in Christianity.

Example

Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.

Collocations

patron saint
saint's day
live like a saint
saintly life

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