divinity
noun
di·vin·i·ty
də-ˈvi-nə-tē 
plural divinities
Examples of divinity in a Sentence
Christians believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ.
the divinities of ancient Greece
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Bryant earned a Bachelor's degree at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and a master's in Divinity from Duke University.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Although its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.
—Gregory Bull, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
While its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.
—Gregory Bull, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
His religious training comes from Christian institutions, including a master of divinity from Azusa Pacific University, an evangelical Christian university, and graduate studies in pastoral counseling at Southern California Seminary.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Although its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.
—Gregory Bull, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
While its beliefs align with Roman Catholic doctrine, including the Trinity and the divinity of Jesus, the church maintains its own distinct, ancient Eastern traditions and identity.
—Gregory Bull, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
His religious training comes from Christian institutions, including a master of divinity from Azusa Pacific University, an evangelical Christian university, and graduate studies in pastoral counseling at Southern California Seminary.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Divinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divinity. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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divinity
noun
di·vin·i·ty
də-ˈvin-ət-ē
plural divinities
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: the quality or state of being divine
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