Meaning of the word deification in English

What does deification mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

deification

US /ˌdiː.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdeɪ.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the action of making someone or something into a god:

Example:
The temple was built to celebrate the deification of Julius Caesar.