veneration
noun/ˌvɛnəˈreɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,832 most common English word
Meaning
great respect and reverence shown toward someone or something regarded as sacred or worthy.
Example sentence
The monks showed deep veneration for the ancient scrolls kept in the temple.
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