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Deity

deitynoun

deities

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/

Translations

The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities.

Древние греки поклонялись многим божествам.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

higher power

supreme being

deityadjective

more deity

Comp.

most deity

Super.

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti/

/ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "deity figure") with the sense ‘divine, relating to a god’.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a god or goddess; divine.

The temple was adorned with deity symbols and imagery.

Synonyms