Deity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deity is a noun meaning Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
Meaning
Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
More Meanings
- A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.
Example Sentences
Thou seest all, yet none at all sees thee: / All that is by the working of thy Deitee.
Every act of a Roman, from birth to death, from dawn to night, was controlled and supervised by some presiding deity.
The crux of monotheism is not only belief in a single deity but belief in a deity who is different from everything else.
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology.
Word Forms
- deities
- deitie
Synonyms for deity
Depending on context, synonyms include god, divinity, immortal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include divinity, god, immortal, divine, shrine, spirit.
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