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   apotheosis

   /əˌpɒθɪˈəʊsɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax: "his appearance as Hamlet was the apotheosis of his career"
   • 2. the elevation of someone to divine status: "death spared Pompey the task of having to account for the apotheosis of Caesar"

   Word Origin late 16th century: via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek apotheōsis, from apotheoun ‘make a god of’, from apo ‘from’ + theos ‘god’.

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   Apotheosis is the glorification of a subject to divine levels, often in art or religion. Learn about the origins and variations of apotheosis in ancient and modern cultures, from Egypt to Rome to Christianity.

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   The meaning of APOTHEOSIS is the perfect form or example of something : quintessence. How to use apotheosis in a sentence. Did you know?

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   APOTHEOSIS definition: 1. the best or most extreme example of something: 2. the act of making someone into a god: 3. the…. Learn more.

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   Apotheosis definition: the elevation or exaltation of a person to the rank of a god.. See examples of APOTHEOSIS used in a sentence.

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   APOTHEOSIS meaning: 1. the best or most extreme example of something: 2. the act of making someone into a god: 3. the…. Learn more.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › apotheosisApotheosis | Consecratio, deification, ancient Greek and Roman...

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   Apotheosis is the elevation of a person to the status of a god, a practice found in ancient Greek and Roman religion. Learn about the origins, methods, and examples of apotheosis, as well as its contrast with apostasy and hero worship.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPOTHEOSIS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   the elevation of a person to the rank of a god; deification. 2. glorification of a person or thing. 3. a glorified ideal. 4. the best or greatest time or event. the apotheosis of Messi's career. Collins English Dictionary.