God

/ɡɒd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A being considered as either the creator of the universe or a deity with power over human affairs.

Many ancient civilizations worshiped multiple gods, each representing different aspects of life.

A person or thing that is adored, admired, or revered.

In the world of sports, some athletes are treated like gods by their fans.

A deity in a particular religious tradition.

In Christianity, God is often referred to as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

An idealized person or thing.

She idolized her grandfather, seeing him as a god to her.

Old English 'gōd', influenced by Proto-Germanic *gudą.

godson

A boy whom a godparent sponsors in baptism.

god-fearing

Having a deep respect and reverence for God.

godsend

An unexpected benefit or blessing.

god complex

An inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

act of god

An event outside of human control, such as a natural disaster.

goddess

A female deity.

theology

The study of the nature of God and religious belief.

pantheon

All the gods of a people or religion collectively.

theism

Belief in the existence of a god or gods.

agnosticism

The view that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Used to express enthusiasm or admiration.

That concert was god-level!

A person who excels tremendously at something.

He's a god at playing basketball.