divinization

noun
UK: /dɪˌvɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /dɪˌvɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/

  1. The process of becoming divine or godlike, or treating someone or something as a god.

    1. The divinization of the leader was complete
    2. The emperor's divinization aimed to consolidate his power over the vast territory

  2. Elevation to divine status, often in a religious context, or the act of considering something sacred.

    1. Christian theology speaks of divinization
    2. The divinization process is central to understanding Eastern Orthodox spirituality

Synonyms

deification apotheosis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "divinization" in English means: The process of becoming divine or godlike, or treating someone or something as a god., Elevation to divine status, often in a religious context, or the act of considering something sacred..

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

Synonyms for "divinization": deification, apotheosis.

Example usage of "divinization": "The divinization of the leader was complete". More examples on the page.