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demigod

/ˈdɛm.iˌɡɑːd/
dem · i · god
Plural:demigods
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Adjective:demigodlike
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• noun

1

A mythological being with partial or lesser divine status, such as the offspring of a deity and a mortal, or a mortal raised to divine rank.

Example

"In classical mythology, Heracles was revered as a powerful demigod born to Zeus and the mortal woman Alcmene."

2

A person who is greatly admired, revered, or treated as if possessing godlike status and authority.

Example

"To aspiring young musicians of the era, the legendary guitarist was practically a demigod."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century as a calque of Latin semideus ('half-god'), combining the Old French prefix demi- ('half') with English god.

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