deification

[ dee-uh-fi-key-shuh n ]
/ ˌdi ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /
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noun

the act of deifying.
the state of being deified.
the result of deifying: Their gods were deifications of their ancient kings.

Origin of deification

1350–1400; Middle English deificacion < Late Latin deificātiōn- (stem of deificātiō), equivalent to deificāt(us) (past participle of deificāre; deific(us) deific + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM deification

hy·per·de·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby deification

deicide, deictic, deid, deif, deific, deification, deiform, deify, deighton, deign, deil

Words related to deification

admiration, veneration, piety, adoration, loyalty, esteem, deference, respect, awe, devotion, ritual, prayer, rite, dignity, confidence, trust, glory, faith, attention, credit

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British Dictionary definitions for deification

deification
/ (ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən, ˌdeɪ-) /

noun

the act or process of exalting to the position of a god
the state or condition of being deified