Vénération (en. Veneration)

/ven.e.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Feeling of deep respect and devotion.
His veneration for his mentor was evident in his words.
Sa vénération pour son mentor était évidente dans ses paroles.
Cult or honor given to a respected figure.
He feels a veneration for the great thinkers in history.
Il éprouve une vénération pour les grands penseurs de l'histoire.
Intense and respectful admiration.
The veneration she had for classical music was palpable.
La vénération qu'elle avait pour la musique classique était palpable.

Etymology

From the Latin 'venerationem', which means 'respect, reverence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to venerate someone
To accord deep respect and admiration to a person.
vénérer quelqu'un
veneration of ancestors
Respect and honor accorded to ancestors.
vénération des ancêtres
to venerate an idea
To treat an idea with great esteem and respect.
vénérer une idée

Related Words

to venerate
To accord great esteem or reverence.
vénérer
venerable
Worthy of respect due to age or wisdom.
vénérable
venerably
In a respectful manner or with veneration.
vénérablement

Slang Meanings

Total respect
I have total veneration for his talent.
J'ai une vénération totale pour son talent.
unconditional fan
He is in veneration mode for this music group.
Il est en mode vénération pour ce groupe de musique.