Meaning & use
deity
A god or goddess, or a being regarded as divine and worshipped.
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Ancient Egyptians worshipped many deities, each associated with a different aspect of life.
In Greek mythology, Zeus was considered the chief deity ruling over the other gods.
A note on using this word
'Diety' is a common misspelling; the correct order is 'e' before 'i': d-e-i-t-y.
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