demigod

noun

demi·​god ˈde-mē-ˌgäd 

1

: a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god

2

: a person so outstanding as to seem to approach the divine

the demigods of jazz

Examples of demigod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Set in 11th-century Singapore, the film follows a demigod born from a yam root, abandoned by his worshippers after the arrival of a mysterious, shipwrecked beast. —Marcus Lim, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

Set in 11th-century Singapore, the story revolves around a demigod born from a yam who is ritually fed upon by villagers. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026

Will there be more paranoia about double agent demigods? —Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Jan. 2026

The episode also reveals that some demigods inside the camp have been secretly working with Luke to advance his war against the gods of Olympus. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

demigod

noun

demi·​god ˈdem-i-ˌgäd 

1

: one who is partly divine and partly human

2

: an outstanding person who seems godlike