deity
1 of 1noun/ˈdiə.ti/
Forms:deities
1
a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess
- In ancient Greece, Zeus was considered a powerful deity.
- The festival honored the deity of wisdom and learning.
- The temple was dedicated to the local deity of harvest.
- The statue in the shrine depicted a revered deity.
- The deity's followers celebrated their faith with elaborate rituals.