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Definition of veneration noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

veneration

noun
 
/ˌvenəˈreɪʃn/
 
/ˌvenəˈreɪʃn/
[uncountable] (formal)
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  1. the act of showing a lot of respect for somebody/something, especially somebody/something that is considered to be holy or very important
    • The relics were objects of veneration.
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noun
 
 
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