saint

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /seɪnt/

• Audio (US)

  (file)

Noun

Singular saint

Plural saints

Saint Nicholas giving gold to three young women so they can marry.

1. (countable) A saint is a religious person who has done such good things, that after their death they have a special place in heaven.

   Mother Theresa did such good work with poor people in India, the Catholic Church has named her a saint.

This short entry needs someone to make it better. You can help Wiktionary by adding to it.