Veneration
/ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən/noun
Great respect or reverence for someone or something.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, veneration was often linked to the worship of gods, revealing how respect could be both divine and powerful.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wen-
“to desire, to strive for, to wish”
Latin
Latin
venerari
“to worship, to revere, to pay homage”
Latin
Latin
veneratio
“a reverence, a worship, an honor”
Old French
Old French
veneration
“act of showing reverence or respect”
Middle English
Middle English
veneracion
“respectful admiration, worship”
Modern English
English
veneration
“the act of venerating, showing profound respect.”