Deification — Definition & Meaning

What does deification mean?

noun

The act of making or treating someone or something as a god; the process of elevating someone or something to a position of great respect or admiration.

Example

"The deification of celebrities has become a common phenomenon in modern society."

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Etymologically related

divine god worship idol

Synonyms for deification

glorification apotheosis exaltation elevation idealization sanctification

Antonyms of deification

degradation demotion devaluation

Rhymes with deification

ification ification ification ification