Deification

Pronunciation: /ˌdiː.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of deification

noun the act of treating someone or something as a god or as divine

Example Sentences

A1 The deification of animals in some cultures is common.

A2 The deification of historical figures is a common practice in many societies.

B1 The deification of the emperor was an important aspect of ancient Roman religion.

B2 The deification of nature in indigenous belief systems is a central theme.

C1 The deification of political leaders can lead to authoritarian regimes.

C2 The deification of celebrities in modern society can have negative consequences.

Examples of deification in a Sentence

formal The deification of the emperor was a common practice in ancient Rome.

informal Some people believe in the deification of celebrities.

slang Stop with the deification of that singer, they're just a regular person.

figurative The deification of technology has led to a dependency on devices in modern society.

Grammatical Forms of deification

• past tense: deified
• plural: deifications
• comparative: more deified
• superlative: most deified
• present tense: deifies
• future tense: will deify
• perfect tense: has deified
• continuous tense: is deifying
• singular: deification
• positive degree: deified
• infinitive: to deify
• gerund: deifying
• participle: deified

Origin and Evolution of deification

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deification' originates from the Latin word 'deificare', which is derived from 'deus' meaning god and 'facere' meaning to make.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to refer to the act of making someone into a god or treating them as divine, the meaning of 'deification' has evolved to also encompass the idea of glorifying or idealizing someone or something to an extreme degree.