deification

noun
UK: /ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US: /ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

  1. The act of making someone or something into a god or treating them like one.

    1. The deification of the emperor was a common practice.
    2. Some cultures practice the deification of ancestors to honor their memory and legacy.

  2. The process of regarding someone or something with extreme admiration or reverence.

    1. His deification of the coach was a bit much.
    2. The politician's deification by his supporters worried those who valued critical thinking showing an extreme lack of balanced views.

Synonyms

apotheosis veneration worship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "deification" in English means: The act of making someone or something into a god or treating them like one., The process of regarding someone or something with extreme admiration or reverence..

The phonetic transcription of "deification" is /ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌdiːɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deification": apotheosis, veneration, worship.

Example usage of "deification": "The deification of the emperor was a common practice.". More examples on the page.