deity

//ˈdiː.ɪ.ti//
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Noun

deitySingular
deitiesPlural
1

A god or goddess in a polytheistic religion or mythology.

The ancient Greeks worshipped many deities, including Zeus and Athena.

2

The divine nature or status of being a god; divinity.

The ancient texts describe the deity of the pharaohs, who were believed to possess divine status.

3

A supreme being or creator worshipped in monotheistic religions.

Many people pray to a deity for guidance and protection.