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goddesses

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɑdəsɪz// UK //ɡˈɒdɛsɪz// god·dess·es

n. female gods. People in many cultures and religions worship them for their power and wisdom.

n. female deities or divine beings. Often used metaphorically to describe women of exceptional beauty, talent, or influence.


SIMPLE

The ancient Greeks worshipped many goddesses.

CONTEXTUAL

In many ancient mythologies, goddesses represented natural forces like the moon, the earth, and the harvest.

COMPLEX

The temple ruins contain several well-preserved statues of goddesses, each holding a symbolic object that represents her specific domain of power within the pantheon.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'goddess'.

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