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deity

noun

ˈdē-ə-tē

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as in god

a being having superhuman powers and control over a particular part of life or the world to the ancient Greeks, Zeus was the deity who ruled over the sky and weather, and Poseidon was god of the sea

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capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe we prayed to the Deity for guidance

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the quality or state of being divine the repudiation of the claim of deity by the Japanese emperor after the end of World War II

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Recent Examples of deity While many Hindus worship Rama, Sita and Hanuman as deities, Hindu nationalists have also presented Rama as a historical figure – the legendary ruler of the ancient kingdom of Ayodhya. — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 In the mythology of the steppe, sun, moon, wind, and Tengri—the supreme deity representing the boundless sky—possess as much character and will as living humans and their ancestor spirits. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 For many Native Hawaiians, Kīlauea is also the home of Pelehonuamea, the volcano deity. — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 How all-knowing is a deity that needs constant reminders in the form of tithes and offerings? — David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deity

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As ruler of the Olympian gods, Zeus occupied a central position in Greek mythology; following Rome’s conquest of Greece, he became associated with the Roman god Jupiter while continuing to be depicted according to classical sculptural conventions.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The long history of prejudice As religious studies scholar Michael Altman argues, the charge that Hindus worship false gods and idols took hold in American national culture nearly two centuries ago.

— Arun Brahmbhatt, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

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Throughout, Lee’s invocations imbue his subjects with an air of divinity.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
However, some Druids—especially those who identify simultaneously as Christians—are monotheists, while still others subscribe to pantheism, atheism, and other perspectives on divinity.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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