Definition of veneration

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ven·er·a·tion

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NOUN:

The act of venerating.
Profound respect or reverence: "The veneration of man has been misdirected" (Lucretia Mott). See Synonyms at honor.
The condition or status of one who is venerated.

OTHER FORMS:
vener·ation·al(Adjective)

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