deity
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.de·i·ty
noun \ˈdē-ə-tē, ˈdā-\ plural de·i·ties
Definition of DEITY
1
a : the rank or essential nature of a god : divinity b capitalized : god 1, supreme being
2
: a god or goddess <the deities of ancient Greece>
3
: one exalted or revered as supremely good or powerful
See Examples of DEITY
- <to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea>
- <we prayed to the Deity for guidance>
Origin of DEITY
Middle English deitee, from Anglo-French deité, from Late Latin deitat-, deitas, from Latin deus god; akin to Old English Tīw, god of war, Latin divus god, dies day, Greek dios heavenly, Sanskrit deva heavenly, god
First Known Use: 14th century
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