Definition of holiness
1 : the quality or state of being holy —used as a title for various high religious dignitaries His Holiness the Pope
2 : sanctification 2
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Examples of holiness in a Sentence
the holiness of this sacred place
known throughout the world for his holiness, the prophet was visited daily by hundreds of pilgrims
First Known Use of holiness
before 12th century
Other Christian Religious Terms
holiness
Definition of holiness
: emphasizing the doctrine of the second blessing; specifically : of or relating to a perfectionist movement arising in U.S. Protestantism in the late 19th century
First Known Use of holiness
1888
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HOLINESS Defined for English Language Learners
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: the quality or state of being holy
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Holiness —used in the titles of high religious officials
HOLINESS Defined for Kids
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1 : the quality or state of being holy the holiness of saints
2 —used as a title for persons of high religious position His Holiness the Pope
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