divus

/ˈdiːvəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A Roman title of honor, ranking below that of imperator, and used especially of gods and emperors; a god-king, or a ruler considered to be divine.

“The pharaoh was considered a divus, worshipped by his people as a god.”

Synonyms

  • god-emperor
  • god-king

Antonyms

  • mortal