deity
/ˈdiː.ɪ.ti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: deities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
Noun
Examples
Thou seest all, yet none at all sees thee: / All that is by the working of thy Deitee.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.
Noun
Examples
The fact that in most lands the moon was originally a female deity has led many historians to dispute the superiority of the moon over the sun in ancient mythology.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “deity” mean?
Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
Is “deity” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.