Divinities: meaning, definitions and examples

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divinities

 

[ dɪˈvɪnɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious beliefs

Divinities refer to gods or goddesses in a polytheistic religion.

Synonyms

deities, goddesses, gods

Examples of usage

  • The divinities of ancient Greece included Zeus, Hera, and Athena.
  • In Hinduism, divinities such as Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped.
Context #2 | Noun

the divine

Divinities can also refer to the quality of being divine or godlike.

Synonyms

godliness, holiness, sacredness

Examples of usage

  • The divinities of nature can be seen in the beauty of a sunset.
  • Many cultures believe in the divinities that govern the universe.

Translations

Translations of the word "divinities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divindades

🇮🇳 देवता

🇩🇪 Gottheiten

🇮🇩 dewa-dewi

🇺🇦 божества

🇵🇱 bóstwa

🇯🇵 神々 (かみがみ)

🇫🇷 divinités

🇪🇸 divinidades

🇹🇷 tanrılar

🇰🇷 신들

🇸🇦 آلهة

🇨🇿 božstva

🇸🇰 božstvá

🇨🇳 神明 (shénmíng)

🇸🇮 božanstva

🇮🇸 guðir

🇰🇿 құдайлар

🇬🇪 ღმერთები

🇦🇿 tanrılar

🇲🇽 divinidades

Etymology

The word 'divinities' originates from the Latin word 'divinitas', meaning divine nature or divine essence. It has been used throughout history to describe gods, goddesses, and the divine qualities that are revered in various religions and belief systems. The concept of divinities has played a significant role in shaping cultural practices, rituals, and mythologies around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,272, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.