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Deity

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Definition: The word deity comes from the Latin word "deus," which means god. Deity means god. You can have one deity and one god or multiple deities referring to more than one god or goddess.
Also Known As: god or goddess
Common Misspellings: diety
Examples: Mithras is a deity in the Zoroastrian religion.

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