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canonization

/kænɒnɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does canonization mean?

noun

The process of making someone a saint in the Catholic Church, or the act of establishing something as a standard or authority. The act of making something or someone a standard or authority.

Example

"The canonization of Saint Francis marked a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church."

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