god
Translation
god, deity, God
Examples
The ancient Romans worshipped many gods.
The ancient Romans worshiped many gods.
In Christianity, God is seen as the creator.
In Christianity, God is seen as the creator.
Grammar Patterns
a god of ((sth.)) a deity associated with a particular thing or place Mars was the Roman god of war.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deity, divinity, creator; Antonyms: devil
Etymology
From Old English 'god', from Proto-Germanic '*gudą'.
Memory Tips
Remember to use a capital 'G' for the single God in monotheistic religions (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) and a lowercase 'g' for gods in polytheistic religions (like Greek or Roman gods).