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goddess
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
goddess
(noun)
goddess
/
ˈ
gɑːdəs/
noun
plural
goddesses
goddess
/
ˈ
gɑːdəs/
noun
plural
goddesses
Britannica Dictionary definition of GODDESS
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1
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a female god (sense 2)
a
goddess
of ancient Greece
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2
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a woman who is greatly loved or admired
The actress, who is already a
goddess
in her own country, is finally getting recognition here.
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