deity

/ˈdiːəti/
noun
  1. A god or goddess; a divine being worshipped by people.
    • In ancient Greece, each city had its own patron deity.
    • Many people pray to a deity for guidance and protection.
    • The temple was built to honor a local deity.
  2. The state or quality of being divine; godhood.
    • The statue was meant to represent the deity of the sun.
    • In some religions, the king was believed to possess deity.
    • The concept of deity is central to many belief systems.
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