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canonize v (transitive, American spelling, Oxford British English)

(chiefly Roman Catholicism) To declare (a deceased person) as a saint, and enter them into the canon of saints. (figurative) To regard as a saint; to glorify, to exalt to the highest honour. (Christianity) To formally declare (a piece of religious writing) to be part of the biblical canon. (by extension) To regard (an artistic or written work) as one of a group of works representative of a particular field. (chiefly Christianity) Especially of a church: to give official approval to; to authorize, to sanction. Today is All Saints’ Day in Western Christianity.

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