semidivine

English

Etymology

semi- +‎ divine

Adjective

semidivine (not comparable)

1. Half-divine; pertaining to a demigod.
   • 1968, “SHAN”, in Encyclopedia Britannica‎^[1], volume 20, →LCCN, →OCLC, page 344, column 2:

     In a Shan möng the power of the prince (saohpa, anglicized tsawbwa) is theoretically absolute but is really exercised by appointed ministers (amat). The prince has semidivine attributes and, unlike the commonality who are monogamous, is expected to maintain an extensive harem.

Alternative forms

• semi-divine

See also

• demigod