n.
- (in Christianity and other monotheistic religions) the creator and ruler of the universe; the supreme being.
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(god)
a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity.
▸an image of a god; an idol.
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(god)
a greatly admired or influential person.
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(the gods)
informal the gallery in a theatre.
exclam.
used for emphasis or to express surprise, anger, distress, etc.
Phrase
- God's acre
archaic a churchyard. - God the Father
(in Christian doctrine) the first person of the Trinity, God as creator and supreme authority. - God the Son
(in Christian doctrine) Christ regarded as the second person of the Trinity; God as incarnate and resurrected saviour. - play God
behave as if all-powerful. - with God
dead and in heaven.
Derivative
- godhood n.
- godlike adj.
- godship n.
- godward adj. & adv.
- godwards adv.
Etymology
OE, of Gmc origin.
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