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The definition of a deity is the term used to describe a god or goddess, especially in religions that believe in more than one god.

(noun)

An example of a deity is the Greek god Zeus.

See deity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state of being a god; divine nature; godhood
pl. deities a god or goddess

Origin: ME deite < OFr deité < LL(Ec) deitas, divinity (after L divinitas) < L deus, god < IE *deiwos, god < base *dei-, to gleam, shine > Sans deva, god, L dies, day, divus, god

See deity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. de·i·ties

A god or goddess.
a. The essential nature or condition of being a god; divinity.
b. Deity God. Used with the.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English deite

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin deitās, divine nature

Origin: , from Latin deus, god; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots

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