deification
ˌdeɪɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of deification - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

making god-likeact of making someone or something into a god
  • The emperor's deification was celebrated by the people.
  • The deification of heroes was common in ancient myths.
  • Some cultures practiced the deification of their rulers.
apotheosis
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Origin of deification

Latin, deus (god) + facere (to make)

Terms with deification included in their meaning

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deification
elevation of a person to divine status
deification
elevate to divine status
deification
theory that gods were once historical heroes

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  1. French:divinisation, ...
  2. German:Vergöttlichung, ...
  3. Italian:divinizzazione, ...
  4. Spanish:deificación, ...
  5. Portuguese:divinização, ...
  6. Chinese:神化, ...
  7. Japanese:神格化, ...
  8. Arabic:تأليه, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַאֲלָהָה, ...
  10. Russian:обожествление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обожнення, ...
  12. Hindi:देवत्वीकरण, ...
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