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神 — meaning in English

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English meaning

deity noun A god or goddess.
divinity noun The quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.
god noun A supernatural being worshipped as having power over nature or human affairs.

Senses

神 is used for these senses in English:

divinity (uncountable) The state, position, or fact of being a god or God. [from 14th c.]
god (figurative) A person in a very high position of authority, importance or influence; a powerful ruler or tyrant.

deity — full definition

noun A god or goddess.
noun The state or quality of being divine.

divinity — full definition

noun The quality or state of being a god, or of being godlike.
noun The academic study of religion and religious belief.
noun A soft, whipped candy made from egg whites and sugar syrup.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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