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goddesses

7 definitions • 7 examples
1
a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshipped for doing so, or something that represents this spirit or being:

Examples:

the ancient Greek gods and goddesses
2
someone who is very important to you, who you admire very much, and who strongly influences you:

Examples:

His most devoted fans think of him as a sort of god.
3
the seats in a theatre that are at the highest level and the furthest distance from the stage:

Examples:

We managed to get tickets but they were up in the gods, which wasn't ideal.
4
(in some religions) the being who made the universe and is believed to have an effect on all things:

Examples:

Do you believe in God?
5
a spirit or being believed to control some part of the universe or life and often worshiped for doing so, or a representation of this being:

Examples:

the god of war
6
A god can also be someone who is admired a lot or too much:

Examples:

Dr. Tay is a god to me.
7
(esp. in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim belief) the being that created and rules the universe, the earth, and its people:

Examples:

Do you believe in God?

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