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Added 9 October 2026

deity

/ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/ noun

In Latin: deus, deitas, divinitas Wiktionary

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Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.

Origin

From Middle French deité, from Latin deitās.

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