deification

de·i·fi·ca·tion  (d-f-kshn, d-)

n.

1.

a. The act or process of deifying.

b. The condition of being deified.

2. One that embodies the qualities of a god.

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deification [ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˌdeɪ-]

n

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the act or process of exalting to the position of a god

2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) the state or condition of being deified

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	deification - the condition of being treated like a god condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations"
	2.	deification - an embodiment of the qualities of a god; "the capitalists' deification of capital" avatar, embodiment, incarnation - a new personification of a familiar idea; "the embodiment of hope"; "the incarnation of evil"; "the very avatar of cunning"
	3.	deification - the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god) apotheosis, exaltation worship - the activity of worshipping

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deification

noun

1. worship, adoration, apotheosis, exaltation, glorification This book challenges the deification of Christ. veneration

2. hero-worship, glorification, adulation, idolization, elevation, exaltation the deification of rock stars

Translations

deification [ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] N → deificación f

deification [ˌdeɪɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən] n [person, thing] → déification f

deification

n → Vergötterung f