deities
n. plural-only C1 Advanced US //ˈdiətiz// UK //dˈeɪətˌiz// deities
n. gods or goddesses. You use this word when talking about powerful beings that people worship in different religions.
n. divine beings or gods, especially those worshipped in a polytheistic religion. Refers to entities considered to have supernatural powers over nature or human fortunes.
Ancient Greeks worshipped many different deities.
The museum exhibit features stone statues of various Hindu deities from the twelfth century.
Scholars of comparative religion often examine how different cultures personify natural forces as specific deities, assigning them human traits and complex family histories.
Usage
The plural form of 'deity'; takes plural verb agreement.