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veneration
Definitions
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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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Word Origin
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
.
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