Deifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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deifying
[ ˈdiː.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ ]
religious belief
Deifying refers to the act of treating someone or something as a deity or god. It often involves elevating a person to divine status or considering them worthy of worship. This term can also apply to the glorification of concepts, principles, or entities in a manner akin to divine reverence.
Synonyms
exalting, idolizing, venerating, worshiping
Examples of usage
- In many cultures, ancient kings were deified after their deaths.
- The movement aimed at deifying the leader quickly gained popular support.
- People sometimes deify historical figures, overlooking their flaws.
- The novel deifies the protagonist, portraying him as a messianic figure.
Translations
Translations of the word "deifying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deificar
🇮🇳 ईश्वर बनाना
🇩🇪 verherrlichen
🇮🇩 mengagungkan
🇺🇦 девізувати
🇵🇱 deifikować
🇯🇵 神格化する
🇫🇷 déifier
🇪🇸 deificar
🇹🇷 ilahlaştırmak
🇰🇷 신격화하다
🇸🇦 تأليه
🇨🇿 deifikovat
🇸🇰 deifikovať
🇨🇳 神化
🇸🇮 deifikacija
🇮🇸 guðgera
🇰🇿 құдайландыру
🇬🇪 დევიზირება
🇦🇿 ilahlılaşdırma
🇲🇽 deificar
Etymology
The word 'deifying' stems from the Latin root 'deificare,' which is a combination of 'deus' meaning 'god' and 'facere' meaning 'to make.' The concept of deification has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history, where significant figures were often elevated to divine status either posthumously or during their lifetimes. In ancient religions, rulers and heroes were frequently deified as a means of solidifying their power and legacy. This practice can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where emperors and pharaohs were venerated as gods. The term has evolved in modern usage, extending to encompass not just individuals, but also ideas and movements that receive uncritical admiration akin to worship.