English Explanatory Dictionary

veneration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
  2. Profound reverence, respect or awe.
  3. Religious zeal, idolatry or devotion.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ en-us-veneration.ogg

Word forms

veneration venerations

Etymology

From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.

Related words

venereal Venus
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