divinity

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est divin, un dieu ou une déesse, ou bien l'étude de la théologie et des questions religieuses.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being divine, a god or goddess, or the study of theology and religious matters.

1. B2formal

   The quality or state of being divine, godlike, or sacred.

   Divinité (état d'être divin)

   • The ancient texts speak of the divinity of the pharaohs.
   • Many religions explore the concept of divinity in nature.
   • The divinity of the figure was unquestioned by the followers.

   Synonymesdeitygodheadgodlinessholinesssacrednesssanctity

2. A divine beingB2formal

   A god, goddess, or other supernatural being.

   divinité (être divin)

   • The temple was dedicated to a local divinity.
   • In Greek mythology, each divinity had specific powers.
   • The oracle was believed to speak for the divinity.

   Synonymescelestialdeitygodgoddessimmortal

3. Theology or religious studiesC1formal

   The academic study of religion, God, or divine things.

   Théologie

   • She earned a degree in divinity from the university.
   • The professor of divinity gave a lecture on early Christian texts.
   • Divinity schools train future clergy and religious scholars.

   Synonymestheology