Etymology

deity

de·i·ty
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Today it means: Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god. Full definition →

First used 14th c.Middle French deité ← Latin deitās
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  1. Latin · derived fromdeitās
  2. Middle French · borrowed fromdeité
  3. English todaydeity

From Middle French deité, from Latin deitās.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 14th c. Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.
  • from 14th c. A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.

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