deity
UK: ˈdeɪ.ɪ.ti | US: ˈdiː.ə.ti
n. a god or goddess
n. divine status, quality, or nature
deity = dei<god> + ty<noun suffix>
- dei (from Latin deus, meaning "god")
- ty (a noun-forming suffix derived from Latin -tās, indicating state or condition)
Etymology Origin:
The word "deity" traces back to Latin deus (god) combined with the suffix -tās, which forms abstract nouns. It entered Middle English via Old French deité, retaining its core meaning of divine nature or a divine being. The suffix -ty (like in "liberty" or "sanity") systematically converts roots into nouns denoting qualities or states, making "deity" a logical term for godhood.
Ancient Greeks worshipped a pantheon of deities, including Zeus and Athena.
The pharaoh was often considered a deity in human form.
Some cultures believe in a single supreme deity.
The artwork depicted the deity with radiant light.
Philosophers debate whether the universe requires a deity to explain its existence.