"archdivinity" meaning in English

See archdivinity in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: archdivinities [plural]
Etymology: From arch- + divinity. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|arch|divinity}} arch- + divinity Head templates: {{en-noun}} archdivinity (plural archdivinities)
  1. (theology, rare, religion, fantasy, science fiction) A chief or reigning divinity, particularly in a polytheistic system. Tags: rare Categories (topical): Fantasy, Gods, Religion, Science fiction, Theology

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