Canonization

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The final process or decree (following beatification) by which the name of a deceased person is placed in the catalogue (canon) of saints and commended to perpetual veneration and invocation. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    (Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church) the act of admitting a deceased person into the canon of saints wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of being canonized or sainted. countable, uncountable

    "Following the attribution of two miracles, the next step is for the Pope to convene a meeting of cardinals to agree on Acutis’ sainthood and decide on a date for the canonization."

  4. 4
    Introduction into a canon of artistic or literary works. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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apotheosisappointmentascentassumptionbeatificationbeatitude

Example

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"If feeling sick of the world could by itself grant saintliness, I don't see how I could avoid canonization."

Etymology

From canonize + -ation.

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