"folk saint" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: folk saints [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} folk saint (plural folk saints)
  1. A deceased person or otherwise spiritually powerful entity venerated as a saint, but not officially canonized. Synonyms: popular saint Translations (Translations): santo popular [masculine] (Spanish)

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