Saint (noun)

1. A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded as worthy of honor and veneration.
2. A person who has lived a life of exemplary goodness and virtue and is regarded as an example for others to follow.
3. A person who has been officially canonized as a Christian saint.
4. A person who is revered in some other religion.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english sǣint, from late latin sanctus, from latin, holy, from neuter of sanctus, past participle of sancire to render sacred, hallow; akin to latin sacer sacred.

Examples:

1. St. Francis of Assisi is a well-known saint in the Catholic Church.
2. Mother Teresa is considered a saint by many people for her selfless acts of kindness.
3. The church was dedicated to St. John, a beloved saint of the community.
4. The city was named after St. Petersburg, one of the most famous saints in Russian history.
5. In Buddhism, the bodhisattva is seen as a saint who has achieved enlightenment and can help others.