Definition of Canonised

Adjective: canonised 'ka-nu,nIzd
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: canonized)

Accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
"After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonised";
- canonized, glorified

Verb: canonise 'ka-nu,nIz
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: canonize)

Treat as a sacred person
"He canonises women";
- canonize
(religion) declare (a dead person) to be a saint
"After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonised";
- canonize, saint