"imitatio Dei" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} imitatio Dei (uncountable)
  1. The practice or virtue of acting in the ways of God. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-imitatio_Dei-en-noun-rtUW~WkC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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