saint
Translation
saint, very good person
Examples
Saint George is the patron saint of England.
Saint George is the patron saint of England.
My grandmother is a saint for looking after us.
My grandmother is a saint for looking after us.
Grammar Patterns
Saint ((Name)) a title used before the name of a Christian saint Saint George is the patron saint of England.
Similar Words
Synonyms: holy person, paragon; Antonyms: sinner, villain
Etymology
From Latin 'sanctus' meaning 'holy'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Saint Nicholas' (Santa Claus) as a very kind and holy person.