Definition of Venerable
Venerable
ven·er·a·ble
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Commanding respect because of age, wisdom, or character.
e.g. The venerable professor was celebrated for his groundbreaking research.
(adjective)
deserving of respect and reverence, used as a title for an archdeacon in the Anglican church or as an address for a Roman Catholic who is deceased but not fully sanctified;
e.g. They paid their respects to the venerable man with their heads bowed.
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