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subgod

subgod noun: a lesser or subsidiary god.

Noun

subgod (plural subgods)

  1. A lesser or subsidiary god.
    • Hindus often depict subgods such as Vishnu with multiple arms or heads that allow them more opportunity to protect people.2004, Marvin Olasky, The Religions Next Door, page 60
    Synonyms:
    subdeity

Synonyms of subgod

Forms of subgod

pluralsubgods

Origin of subgod

From sub- + god.

Questions about subgod

What does subgod mean?
Subgod means a lesser or subsidiary god.
What part of speech is subgod?
Subgod is a noun.
What is the plural of subgod?
The plural of subgod is subgods.

Words near subgod in the dictionary

  1. subgluteal
  2. subglutinol
  3. subglutinols
  4. subgoal
  5. subgoals
  6. subgod
  7. subgods
  8. subgoverness
  9. subgovernesses
  10. subgovernment
  11. subgovernments

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