Apotheosis

[ə,pɒθɪ'əʊsɪs] or [ə,pɑθɪ'osɪs]

Definition

(n. pl.) The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, "the gods;" deification.

(n. pl.) Glorification; exaltation.

Edited by Ben

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Deification.

Typed by Leigh

Definition

n. deification esp. the formal attribution of divine honours to a deceased Roman emperor or special object of the imperial favour—a logical corollary to the worship of ancestors degenerating naturally by anticipation into the adoration of the living: the glorification of a principle or person: ascension to glory release from earthly life: resurrection.—v.i. Apothē′osise Apoth′eosise.

Editor: Paula