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veneration
Definitions
1
noun
a
feeling
or
expression
of
deep
respect
and
admiration
for
someone
or
something
,
often
due
to
their
wisdom
,
age
,
or
character
.
The
veneration
of
elders
is
a
common
tradition
in
many
cultures
.
She
spoke
of
her
teacher
with
great
veneration
.
The
statue
was
a
symbol
of
veneration
for
the
community
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
veneratio
Originally meant
the act of worship or reverence
Background
The word 'veneration' comes from the Latin 'veneratio', which means worship or reverence. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the deep respect people had for saints and holy figures.