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GODS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GODS?

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Need another word that means the same as “gods”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “gods” in this overview.

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Gods as a Noun
Definitions of "Gods" as a noun
Synonyms of "Gods" as a noun (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Gods" as a noun
Associations of "Gods" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Gods” are: graven image, idol, deity, divinity, immortal

Gods as a Noun

Definitions of "Gods" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “gods” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A man of such superior qualities that he seems like a deity to other people.
Any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force.
A material effigy that is worshipped.
The supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions.

Synonyms of "Gods" as a noun (5 Words)

deity	A god or goddess (in a polytheistic religion. A deity* of ancient Greece.*
divinity	The rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity* of the Pharaohs.*
graven image	The set of values of the dependent variable for which a function is defined.
idol	A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. A soccer idol.
immortal	An immortal being especially a god of ancient Greece or Rome. He will always be one of the immortals of soccer.

Usage Examples of "Gods" as a noun

Money was his god.
He was a god among men.

Associations of "Gods" (30 Words)

almighty	A name or title for God. I swear by almighty* God.*
atheist	A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods. He is a committed atheist.
atheistic	Disbelieving or lacking belief in the existence of God. Atheistic scientists.
church	Take a woman who has recently given birth to church for a service of thanksgiving. The separation of church* and state.*
deist	Of or relating to deism.
deity	Divine status, quality, or nature. A ruler driven by delusions of deity.
divine	Resulting from divine providence. Heroes with divine* powers.*
divinity	A divine being; a god or goddess. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity* of the Pharaohs.*
ecumenism	The doctrine of the ecumenical movement that promotes cooperation and better understanding among different religious denominations: aimed at universal Christian unity.
gentile	A person who is not Jewish. Christians refer to themselves as gentiles.
heathen	Relating to heathens. Heathen practices.
heavenly	Relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven. Heavenly constellations.
heresy	Belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. The heresy* of being uncommitted to the right political dogma.*
heretic	A person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church.
heretical	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. A heretical* theologian.*
heterodox	Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. Heterodox views.
holy	Belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power. Saints and holy* men.*
idol	A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered. A soccer idol.
infidel	A person who does not acknowledge your god. The infidel* foe.*
irreligious	Indifferent or hostile to religion, or having no religious beliefs. An irreligious* man.*
liturgy	A religious service conducted according to a liturgy. The Church of England liturgy.
monotheism	Belief in a single God.
orison	Reverent petition to a deity.
pagan	Relating to pagans or their beliefs. A Muslim majority had to live in close proximity to large communities of Christians and pagans.
pantheon	A group of particularly respected, famous, or important people. The deities of the Hindu pantheon.
pray	Address a deity a prophet a saint or an object of worship say a prayer. Ladies and gentlemen pray* be seated.*
religion	An institution to express belief in a divine power. Consumerism is the new religion.
religious	A member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience. Religious houses were built on ancient pagan sites.
theism	The doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods. There are many different forms of theism.
worship	The activity of worshipping. They worship* in the traditional manner.*