deification

noun

de·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌdē-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce deification (audio)
ˌdā-
Synonyms of deificationnext
: the act or an instance of deifying

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the instant deification by the press of the country's newest war hero
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The mountain has been widely used by the Kim dynasty to showcase the family’s own lore and deification. — Will Ripley, CNN Money, 28 July 2025 Stalin saw the symphony as his deification. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 In this plane of existence, though, these reports of abuse will at least put an end to his much undeserved deification by Mexican-American and other activists. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 Since August the regime had been encouraging young people to come to Beijing to be received by Mao—in a bid to stir up more frenzy for Mao’s deification. — Literary Hub, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deification

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deification was in the 14th century

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“Deification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deification. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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