CEFR C1

semideity

noun

Meaning

A being with some divine or supernatural powers, but not considered a full deity. Often, semideities are the offspring of gods and mortals, or they may be heroes who have been elevated to a divine status after their death.

Examples

The myth of Hercules describes him as a semideity, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.
In some cultures, ancestors are revered as semideities, believed to possess spiritual powers that can influence the living.

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semideity (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmɪˈdiːɪti/

Definition

Examples

The myth of Hercules describes him as a semideity, the son of Zeus and a mortal woman.
In some cultures, ancestors are revered as semideities, believed to possess spiritual powers that can influence the living.
The novel features a semideity as its main character, exploring the tensions between their mortal and divine heritage.

How to Use semideity

semideity from (prepositional phrase): originating from a divine source — "The hero was a semideity from the gods."
semideity with (prepositional phrase): possessing certain divine powers — "The character was a semideity with the power of healing."

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