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demi-god

demi-god is the alternative spelling of demigod.

Meaning of demigod

Noun

demigod (plural demigods)

  1. A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
  2. Someone held up for reverence as a supreme example.
    • Near-synonyms: hero, icon, idol, exemplar
    Synonyms:
    hero, icon, idol, exemplar

See all 3 meanings of demigod

Forms of demi-god

pluraldemi-gods

Questions about demi-god

What is demi-god the alternative spelling of?
Demi-god is the alternative spelling of demigod.

Words near demi-god in the dictionary

  1. demi-culverine
  2. demi-culverines
  3. demi-culverins
  4. demi-glace
  5. demi-glaces
  6. demi-god
  7. demi-gods
  8. demi-hunter
  9. demi-hunters
  10. demi-john
  11. demi-johns

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