Deidad (en. Deity)

/deiˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Supreme being or divinity in mythology.
In several ancient cultures, the deity was worshipped in temples.
En varias culturas antiguas, la deidad era adorada en templos.
Quality of being divine or sacred.
The deity of that masterpiece is recognized for its beauty.
La deidad de esa obra maestra es reconocida por su belleza.
Each of the gods of a religion.
The main deity in Greek mythology is Zeus.
La deidad principal en la mitología griega es Zeus.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'deitas', which means 'divinity'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the name of the deity
It is used to invoke a divine force in an oath.
en nombre de la deidad
absolute deity
It refers to a deity that has no comparison.
deidad absoluta
hidden deity
It refers to a god that is not visible or known.
deidad oculta

Related Words

divine
Pertaining to divinity.
divino
mythology
Set of myths and legends of a culture.
mitología
religion
System of beliefs that involves the sacred.
religión

Slang Meanings

Supreme being in a colloquial context.
That player is a deity of football.
Ese jugador es una deidad del fútbol.
A highly respected or admired person in a group.
She is a deity in her teaching profession.
Ella es una deidad en su profesorado.