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demigod

Syllabification: (dem·i·god)
Pronunciation: /ˈdemēˌgäd/

Definition of demigod

noun (feminine demigoddess /ˈdemēˌgädis/)

  • a being with partial or lesser divine status, such as a minor deity, the offspring of a god and a mortal, or a mortal raised to divine rank.
  • a person who is greatly admired or feared.

Origin:

mid 16th century: translating Latin semideus

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