saint
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- n a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
- n person of exceptional holiness
- n model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
- v hold sacred
- v declare (a dead person) to be a saint
- Though not officially recognized as a saint by the Catholic church, Santa Muerte's popularity has spread significantly in the last ten years, especially in crime-ridden communities .