DEIFICATION

deification, exaltation, apotheosis

(noun) the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

deification

(noun) an embodiment of the qualities of a god; “the capitalists’ deification of capital”

deification

(noun) the condition of being treated like a god

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

deification (usually uncountable, plural deifications)

The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.

Excessive praise.

A deified embodiment.

Synonyms

• (act of deifying): divinisation or divinization; apotheosis

Anagrams

• edification

Source: Wiktionary


De`i*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [LL. deificare to deify: cf. F. déification. See Deify.]

Definition: The act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis; excessive praise.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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