Word
deity
Phoneticsde·ity
US/ˈdiəti/
UK/dˈeɪətˌi/
Definitions
01a god or goddess
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Religion
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.
日本語:神※
“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.”
Antonyms
02divine status
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Religion Formal
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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Real-World Examples
“Senate candidate in Texas, objected to a large image of the deity Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas.” “Other images mix her with Egyptian and Phoenician deities.” “For example, he said, while there is a single word picture for "k'uh", meaning "god" or "deity", the word in some texts is written phonetically in syllables.” Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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