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deification

 

[ ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious worship

The act of making a god of something or someone; the process of treating someone or something as divine.

Synonyms

apotheosis, divinization, idolization

Examples of usage

  • Many ancient cultures practiced deification of their rulers.
  • The deification of nature is a common theme in various mythologies.
Context #2 | Noun

excessive admiration

The excessive admiration or glorification of someone or something, elevating them to a godlike status.

Synonyms

adulation, idolization, worship

Examples of usage

  • The deification of celebrities has become a prevalent trend in modern society.
  • The deification of wealth often leads to a shallow and materialistic mindset.

Translations

Translations of the word "deification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deificação

🇮🇳 देवत्व

🇩🇪 Vergöttlichung

🇮🇩 pendewaan

🇺🇦 обожнення

🇵🇱 ubóstwienie

🇯🇵 神格化

🇫🇷 déification

🇪🇸 deificación

🇹🇷 tanrılaştırma

🇰🇷 신격화

🇸🇦 تأليه

🇨🇿 zbožštění

🇸🇰 zbožštenie

🇨🇳 神化

🇸🇮 pobožanstvenje

🇮🇸 guðdómgun

🇰🇿 құдайландыру

🇬🇪 გაღმერთება

🇦🇿 ilahiləşdirmə

🇲🇽 deificación

Etymology

The term 'deification' originates from the Latin word 'deificare', which means 'to make divine'. In ancient religions and mythologies, deification was a common practice where humans or objects were elevated to the status of gods. This concept has been a recurring theme in various cultures throughout history, reflecting humanity's fascination with the divine and the supernatural. The idea of deification has also been explored in philosophical and literary works, highlighting the complexities of human belief systems and the desire to transcend mortal limitations.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,057, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.