venerable

🇺🇸 /ˈvenərəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈvenərəbl/
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adjective
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Worthy of great respect because of age, wisdom, or character.

The venerable professor had been teaching for over 50 years.

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A title of respect given to an archdeacon in the Anglican Church.

The Venerable John Smith is the archdeacon of the diocese.

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A title given to a deceased person who is considered very holy in the Roman Catholic Church, but not yet a saint.

The Venerable Mother Teresa is an example of someone who has not yet been made a saint.

translation

adj. Worthy of great respect because of age, wisdom, or character.; A title of respect given to an archdeacon in the Anglican Church.; A title given to a deceased person who is considered very holy in the Roman Catholic Church, but not yet a saint.