god-king

noun — 4 senses

god-king

noun

Etymology From god + king.

1

A statesman who holds all the state's powers and has religious significance to his constituency.

2

Human sciences, Mysticism, Mythology, Philosophy, Sciences Literally A king who is of divine descent.

3

Literally A monarch who is also a god.

4

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Derogatory A tyrannical maintainer of a collaborative project.

Coordinate terms
demigod, devaraja, Son of Heaven, arahitogami, God-Emperor

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