# veneration

/ˌvɛnɝˈeɪʃən/ (US) · /vˌɛnəɹˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/veneration
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

a feeling of great respect and admiration for someone or something. You use this when you think someone is very important or holy.

For teachers: a feeling of deep respect and admiration, often directed toward a person or thing considered holy or highly esteemed.

## Examples

- The local community showed great veneration for the old temple.
- The young scholar's veneration for the ancient texts led him to spend years studying their original manuscripts.
- While the public expressed veneration for the retired general, his private life remained a subject of intense scrutiny and debate among historians.

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