demigod
Americannoun
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a mythological being who is partly divine and partly human; an inferior deity.
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a deified mortal.
noun
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a mythological being who is part mortal, part god
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a lesser deity
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a person with outstanding or godlike attributes
Other Word Forms
- demigoddess noun
Etymology
Origin of demigod
1520–30; translation of Latin sēmideus. See demi-, god ( def. )
Example Sentences
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To them, he is a demigod, his idolisation of mythical proportions.
From BBC
Your favorite young demigods hit Hall H to tease the upcoming second season of the fantasy TV series.
From Los Angeles Times
Before he was a TV host or culinary demigod, Anthony Bourdain was a writer: sharp-tongued, sensual, and totally unafraid to follow a story wherever it led.
From Salon
It’s a question that the demigod Maui tunefully poses to the titular princess in “Moana 2.”
From Los Angeles Times
"The difference is wrestlers think that they’re demigods, but they’re not. I know that because I was one of them," he said with a laugh.
From BBC
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