god

English

/ɡɒd/, /ɡɑd/, /ɡɔd/, /ɡɒːd/, /ɡɔd/

noun
Definitions
  • A deity or supreme being; a supernatural, typically immortal, being with superior powers, to which personhood is attributed.
  • An idol.
  • (metaphor) A person in a high position of authority, importance or influence.
  • (metaphor) A powerful ruler or tyrant.
  • (colloquial) An exceedingly handsome man.
  • (Internet) The person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English god inherited from Old English god (god, deity) inherited from *god inherited from Proto-Germanic *gudą (god, deity, invoked one) inherited from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰutós (invoked, poured), *ǵʰewH- (invoke, call, call upon, call on).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵʰewH-

Gloss

invoke, call, call upon, call on

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
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