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Added 9 October 2026

veneration

/ˌvɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ noun

In Latin: cultus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about veneration at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.
the fear of God
Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God.

Origin

From Middle French vénération, from Old French veneracion, from Latin veneratio.

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