venerable

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈvɛnəɹəbl/

[edit] Adjective

venerable (comparative more venerable, superlative most venerable)

1. commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position
2. worthy of reverence
3. ancient, antiquated or archaic

[edit] Adjective

Venerable

1. Used as a form of address for an archdeacon in the Anglican Church
2. Used as a form of address in the Roman Catholic Church for someone in the first stages of sainthood
3. Used as a form of address in the Eastern Orthodox Church for some saints
4. made sacred especially by religious or historical association
5. a : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments; broadly : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence b : impressive by reason of age

[edit] Translations

• Finnish: kunnianarvoisa (1), kunnioitettava (2,3)
• Old English: hār ang(ang)
• German: ehrwürdig

[edit] Related terms

• The Venerable Bede