God
/ɡɒd/noun
A supreme being or deity worshipped as having power over nature and human destiny.
Did you know?The term 'God' is linked to ancient rituals of invoking deities, revealing a deep connection between language and spiritual power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deiwós
“celestial, divine”
Ancient Germanic
Old English
gōd
“that which is invoked or called upon”
Old English
Old English
god
“a deity or divine being”
Middle English
Middle English
god
“the supreme being, creator of the universe”
Modern English
English
God
“the monotheistic deity in various religions, particularly Christianity”