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veneration |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Veneration \Ven`er*a"tion\, n. [L. veneratio: cf F. v['e]n['e]ration.] The act of venerating, or the state of being venerated; the highest degree of respect and reverence; respect mingled with awe; a feeling or sentimental excited by the dignity, wisdom, or superiority of a person, by sacredness of character, by consecration to sacred services, or by hallowed associations. We find a secret awe and veneration for one who moves about us in regular and illustrious course of virtue. --Addison. Syn: Awe; reverence; respect. See {Reverence}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: veneration n 1: a profound fear inspired by a deity [syn: {reverence}, {awe}] 2: religious zeal; willingness to serve God [syn: {idolatry}, {devotion}]
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