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Divinity is defined as a divine being, or the quality of being divine, or a course of religious study.

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The behaviors, attitudes and actions of Jesus Christ are an example of divinity.
A person who studies religion and theology in school and who earns a PhD is an example of someone who is a Doctor of Divinity.

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See divinity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. divinities

the quality or condition of being divine
a divine being; a god; deity
a divine power, virtue, etc.
the study of religion; theology
☆ a soft, creamy kind of candy

Origin: ME & OFr divinite < L divinitas < divinus

See divinity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. di·vin·i·ties

The state or quality of being divine.
a. Divinity The godhead; God. Used with the.
b. A deity, such as a god or goddess.
Godlike character.
Theology.
A soft white candy, usually containing nuts.

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