deity
ˈdeɪəti
deities
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Definition of deity - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

belief systemdivine being with power over nature and human affairs
  • Many cultures worship a deity who rules the sea.
  • Each deity in the pantheon has a distinct personality.
  • The festival honors a harvest deity said to protect farmers.
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Origin of deity

Latin, deus (god)

Terms with deity included in their meaning

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godn.
deity
supernatural being worshipped as controlling power
godn.
religious statue
representation of a deity, often a statue
religious act
act of praying to a deity
communication
the act of communicating with a deity
religion
the act of making a request to a deity
religion
show reverence and adoration for a deity
religion
person who worships a deity or deities
divineadj.
godly
related to a god or deity

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  1. French:divinité, ...
  2. German:Gottheit, ...
  3. Italian:divinità, ...
  4. Spanish:deidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:divindade, ...
  6. Chinese:神祇, ...
  7. Japanese:神, ...
  8. Arabic:إِلَه, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֵל, ...
  10. Russian:божество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:божество, ...
  12. Hindi:देवता, ...
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