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deity

/ˈdiː.ə.ti/
de · i · ty
Plural:deities
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Adjective:deific
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1

A god or goddess; a supernatural being considered divine or sacred in a polytheistic or monotheistic religion.

Example

"Ancient temples were often constructed to honor a specific local deity."

2

The essential nature, status, or condition of being a god; divine character.

Example

"The theological council debated the true nature of Christ's deity for weeks."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French deite, from Late Latin deitas ('divine nature'), which was coined by Saint Augustine from Latin deus ('god') as a translation of Ancient Greek theotes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deity
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