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noun
- 1. great respect; reverence: "the traditional veneration of saints"
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VENERATION definition: 1. the feeling or act of venerating (= very much respecting) someone or something: 2. the feeling…. Learn more.
The meaning of VENERATION is respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person.
The main meaning is for a type of religious zeal: if you unquestionably believe in your religion, then you feel and show veneration for your god and beliefs. Also, veneration can apply outside religion when you have enormous respect for something or someone.
noun. the act of venerating. the state of being venerated. the feeling of a person who venerates; a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence: They were filled with veneration for their priests. Antonyms: disrespect. an expression of this feeling: A memorial was erected in veneration of the dead of both world wars. veneration. / ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən / noun.
VENERATION meaning: 1. the feeling or act of venerating (= very much respecting) someone or something: 2. the feeling…. Learn more.
to honour or very much respect a person or thing: Robert Burns is Scotland's most venerated poet. Synonyms. revere formal. worship. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to admire someone or something. admire I've always admired her for her generous spirit.
2 meanings: 1. a feeling or expression of awe or reverence 2. the act of venerating or the state of being venerated.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of veneration noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define veneration. veneration synonyms, veneration pronunciation, veneration translation, English dictionary definition of veneration. n. 1. A feeling of profound respect or reverence: an object held in veneration. See Synonyms at honor. 2. The act of venerating: displayed their veneration...
noun. A venerating or being venerated. Webster's New World. A feeling of deep respect and reverence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. An act of showing this. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Profound reverence, respect or awe. Wiktionary. Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion. Wiktionary. Synonyms: wrath. vengeance. repayment.
