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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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