Mother Teresa

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Roman Catholic nun and missionary: Mother Teresa was an Indian nun of Albanian descent, renowned for her charitable work.
    • Founder of the Missionaries of Charity: She established a religious congregation dedicated to serving "the poorest of the poor."
    • A symbol of compassion and selfless service: Her life and work have made her name synonymous with humanitarian aid and devotion to the destitute and sick.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work.
    • Many hospitals and charities are inspired by the legacy of Mother Teresa.
    • The biography details the life of Mother Teresa in Calcutta.
Advanced Usage
  • "A Mother Teresa figure": used to describe a person who exhibits extraordinary selflessness and dedication to helping the very poor.
    • In our community, she is seen as a Mother Teresa figure, always caring for the homeless.
Variants and Related Words
  • Saint Teresa of Calcutta: The title given to her following her canonization as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church in 2016.
  • Missionaries of Charity: The name of the religious order she founded.
Synonyms
  • Humanitarian: A person who seeks to promote human welfare.
  • Philanthropist: A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
  • Saint: A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death.
Related Phrases
  • To have the patience of Mother Teresa: An idiom implying immense patience and compassion.
    • Dealing with these detailed requests requires the patience of Mother Teresa.
Notes on Meaning

This term specifically refers to the historical figure, Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, known as Mother Teresa. It is not used as a common noun but as a proper name. Its use often carries connotations of ultimate charity, piety, and sacrifice.

Noun
  1. Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)

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