deity

n. a god or goddess that people worship in a religion.

n. a supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a god or goddess.

“In ancient Greek stories, Zeus was the most powerful deity.”

“The temple was dedicated to a local deity who was believed to protect the village from seasonal floods and poor harvests.”

n. the state of being a god.

n. the state, position, or nature of being divine. Often uncountable in this abstract sense.

“The king claimed deity, telling his people he was born from the sun.”

“Theologians debated the nature of the emperor's deity, questioning whether he was truly divine or merely a divinely appointed ruler.”

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