Deified: meaning, definitions and examples
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deified
[ ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪd ]
religious significance
Deified means to make someone or something into a god or to treat someone as a god. This term is often used in religious contexts, where individuals, especially leaders or significant figures, are revered or worshipped as divine beings.
Synonyms
canonized, sacralized, worshipped.
Examples of usage
- The ancient Egyptians deified their pharaohs.
- Many cultures have deified their heroes.
- After his death, he was deified by his followers.
- The king was deified by the populace for his great deeds.
Translations
Translations of the word "deified" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deificado
🇮🇳 देवता बना हुआ
🇩🇪 vergöttert
🇮🇩 didewakan
🇺🇦 божевільний
🇵🇱 zdeifikowany
🇯🇵 神格化された
🇫🇷 déifié
🇪🇸 deificado
🇹🇷 ilahlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 신격화된
🇸🇦 مؤله
🇨🇿 zbožštěný
🇸🇰 zbožštený
🇨🇳 神化的
🇸🇮 deificiran
🇮🇸 guðlega
🇰🇿 құдайландырылған
🇬🇪 ღმერთად ქცეული
🇦🇿 ilahləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 deificado
Etymology
The term 'deified' originates from the Latin word 'deificare', which means 'to make a god'. This itself is derived from 'deus', meaning 'god', and 'facere', meaning 'to make'. The use of deification dates back to ancient civilizations, where emperors and significant leaders were often elevated to divine status posthumously or during their reign to solidify their power and authority. In many cultures, the act of deification served as a way to secure loyalty among the populace and to intertwine government with religion. The concept has persisted through the ages, appearing in both theological discussions and literary works, highlighting its ongoing relevance in understanding authority, reverence, and spirituality.