Deity

Translations

deitynoun
deities
pl
UK
/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/
The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities.
Древние греки поклонялись многим божествам.
Synonyms
higher power
supreme being
deityadjective
more deity
Comp.
most deity
Super.
UK
/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/
US
/ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "deity figure") with the sense ‘divine, relating to a god’.

Definitions

deitynoun
A god or goddess, especially in a polytheistic religion.
In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus was considered the supreme deity.
Divine status, quality, or nature.
The pharaohs of ancient Egypt were revered for their deity, believed to bridge the human and the divine.
The creator and supreme being in monotheistic religions.
In Christianity, God is worshipped as the one true deity.
deityadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a god or goddess; divine.
The temple was adorned with deity symbols and imagery.