Meaning of "god" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GOD

Old English god; related to Old Norse goth, Old High German got, Old Irish guth voice.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF GOD

god  [ɡɒd]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GOD

God is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GOD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

God

God is often conceived as the Supreme Being and principal object of faith. The concept of God as described by theologians commonly includes the attributes of omniscience, omnipotence, omnipresence, omnibenevolence, divine simplicity, and eternal and necessary existence. In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator of the universe. Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, God is purported not to exist, while deemed unknown or unknowable within the context of agnosticism. God has also been conceived as being incorporeal, a personal being, the source of all moral obligation, and the "greatest conceivable existent". Many notable medieval philosophers and modern philosophers have developed arguments for and against the existence of God. There are many names for God, and different names are attached to different cultural ideas about God's identity and attributes.

Definition of god in the English dictionary

The first definition of god in the dictionary is a supernatural being, who is worshipped as the controller of some part of the universe or some aspect of life in the world or is the personification of some force related adjective divine. Other definition of god is an image, idol, or symbolic representation of such a deity. God is also any person or thing to which excessive attention is given.

SYNONYMS OF «GOD»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «god» and belong to the same grammatical category.

synonyms of god

atua · deity · divinity · immortal

TRANSLATION OF GOD

Find out the translation of god to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of god from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «god» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 上帝
• Translator English - Spanish: dios
• English: god
• Translator English - Hindi: भगवान
• Translator English - Arabic: الله
• Translator English - Russian: бог
• Translator English - Portuguese: deus
• Translator English - Bengali: দেবতা
• Translator English - French: dieu
• Translator English - Malay: Tuhan
• Translator English - German: Gott
• Translator English - Japanese: 神
• Translator English - Korean: 신
• Translator English - Javanese: Pengeran
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thượng đế
• Translator English - Tamil: தேவன்
• Translator English - Marathi: देव
• Translator English - Turkish: Allah
• Translator English - Italian: Dio
• Translator English - Polish: bóg
• Translator English - Ukrainian: Бог
• Translator English - Romanian: Dumnezeu
• Translator English - Greek: θεός
• Translator English - Afrikaans: God
• Translator English - Swedish: gud
• Translator English - Norwegian: gud

10 QUOTES WITH «GOD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word god.

1

Maxwell Anderson

He was a god, such as men might be, if men were gods.

2

Ashraf Barhom

We talk different languages, eat different foods, but all humanity has one ancestor, which started from one person, which started from one god.

3

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

A god who let us prove his existence would be an idol.

4

Anthony Browne

One day, I found my dad's dressing-gown in an old suitcase, and it transported me back to when I was five and thought he was a god or a superhero who could do anything. After that, I wrote my first positive book about fathers, about my dad.

5

Kirk Cameron

God steps into the suffering with us, and He takes it on himself, and He walks through it with us, and He uses it to create something in you that is unstoppable.

6

Joyce Cary

God is a character, a real and consistent being, or He is nothing. If god did a miracle He would deny His own nature and the universe would simply blow up, vanish, become nothing.

7

Edwin Louis Cole

God never ends anything on a negative; god always ends on a positive.

8

Dane Cook

I always thought that if I got no love at all early in my standup career, or I was god awful, I thought I'd get into psychology.

9

Paul Crouch

God as my witness, may He strike me down if this allegation is true.

10

Russell Crowe

God bless America. god save the Queen. god defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GOD»

Discover the use of god in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to god and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The God Delusion

He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry, and abuses children, buttressing his points with historical and contemporary evidence. The God Delusion makes a compelling case that belief in God is not just wrong but potentially deadly.

Richard Dawkins, 2008

The God Particle: If the Universe is the Answer, what is the ...

The world's foremost experimental physicist uses humor, metaphor, and storytelling to delve into the mysteries of matter, discussing the as-yet-to-be-discovered God particle.

Leon M. Lederman, 1993

The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

Sure to be compared with C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, this is a stunning document, whether you are a believer, a seeker, or an atheist.

Francis S. Collins, 2006

Waiting for God

Emerging from the thought-provoking discussions and correspondence Simone Weil had with the Reverend Father Perrin, this classic collection of essays contains the renowned philosopher and social activist's most profound meditations on the ...

Simone Weil, 2009

God is Red: A Native View of Religion

The seminal work on Native religious views, asking questions about our species and our ultimate fate.

Vine Deloria, 2003

Conversations with God, Book 3: Embracing the Love of the ...

The third book in Walsch’s trilogy, Conversations with God Book 3 moves from individual and global issues to “universal truths,” which apply to all levels of existence from the microscopic to the macrocosmic.

Neale Donald Walsch, 2011

A History Of God

'An invigorating, unpretentious, sympathetic history, of interest to believers curious about what they believe, and non-believers fascinated by belief, as non-believers ought to be' Observer 'This is the most fascinating and learned survey ...

Karen Armstrong, 2011

Is God A White Racist?: A Preamble to Black Theology

A critique of the black church's treatment of evil and the nature of suffering provides insight into the beliefs and future of liberation theology.

William R. Jones, 1997

Sense and Goodness Without God: A Defense of Metaphysical ...

If God does not exist, then what does?

Richard Carrier, 2010

In Tune with God

How are we to honor God with our diverse musical tastes and talents?Lilianne Doukhan takes on this sensitive issue with a remarkable combination of finesse and refreshing candor.

Lilianne Doukhan, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GOD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term god is used in the context of the following news items.

Bastian Schweinsteiger's exit robs Munich of a Bavarian football god

Bastian Schweinsteiger carries the European Cup after Bayern Munich's defeat of Borussia Dortmund in the 2013 final. Photograph: Tom ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»

'We're in last minutes on God's clock; Christ is returning'—Franklin …

If you read God's Word, I believe that we are in the last minutes of the last hours on God's clock. Christ could return at any moment," he wrote on ... «ChristianToday, Jul 15»

Pastor Tony Clark Says God Sends 'Storms of Correction' in …

There are two main reasons why God allows storms in believers' lives, Clark, pastor of Calvary Chapel Newport News in Virginia, told the ... «Christian Post, Jul 15»

I used to be big – God

At one time God was incredibly powerful and in control of everyday life. Sadly for his followers time has marched on and left them behind ... «News24, Jul 15»

MEGADETH And LAMB OF GOD Announce Co-Headlining Tour Of …

MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD will embark on a co-headlining tour of the U.K. and Ireland in November. Support on the trek will come from ... «BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Jul 15»

Steve Lyston: Taking God's grace for granted

No nation, organisation or individual can be great without the grace of God. It is the grace of God that allows any entity or person to be great ... «Jamaica Gleaner, Jul 15»

Tim Tebow Talks Christianity, God, Service At Tennessee Event …

"What's amazing when you get up and do something is what God does in your life," the quarterback, known for his particular brand of Christian ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»

Witt: No court supersedes God's judgment on same-sex marriage

To call a same-sex union marriage is an affront to a holy God. God considers marriage, ethnicity and life as sacred. Marriage is far more than ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»

You Are Who God Says That You Are

Ever before you were born God had already predestined you. He already knows your future. He knows you better than you know yourself ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

God forgives; can man forget?

Forgiveness is required by God, but it is ultimately to move on with healing and clear resentments, rather than living a life filled with anger and ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»