Divinités (en. Deities)
/divinite/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Characteristics or qualities inherent to a divine being.
The divinities of antiquity were often represented by statues.
Les divinités de l'Antiquité étaient souvent représentées par des statues.
Set of superior beings, often associated with religion.
Greek divinities, such as Zeus and Athena, are famous in mythology.
Les divinités grecques, comme Zeus et Athéna, sont célèbres dans la mythologie.
Concept of divine nature.
In some philosophies, divinity is perceived as the source of all that exists.
Dans certaines philosophies, la divinité est perçue comme la source de tout ce qui existe.
Etymology
From the Latin 'divinitas', which means 'divine nature'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ancient divinities
Reference to the gods and goddesses of past civilizations.
divinités anciennes
cults of the divinities
Religious practices dedicated to the worship of the gods.
cultes des divinités
offering to the divinities
Gift made in homage to a divinity.
offrande aux divinités
Related Words
divine
What is relative to a divinity or to divine nature.
divin
sacred
What is dedicated to divinity, which is considered holy.
sacré
mythology
Study of myths, often related to divinities.
mythologie
Slang Meanings
Exceptional or out of the ordinary being.
This player is truly a divinity on the field.
Ce joueur est vraiment une divinité sur le terrain.
Person with admirable qualities.
She sings like divinities.
Elle chante comme des divinités.