Meaning
A female god; a woman with special power in old stories and religions.
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Word origin
Middle English, built from god plus the French feminine ending -esse.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- god + -esse
- English cognates
- god
Grammar
Examples
Venus Roman .
A goddess is a female god.
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Old religions had gods and goddesses for many things.
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People also use "goddess" for a very beautiful or impressive woman.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 31, lesson 6: goddess, cable, shortly and 7 more words.