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apotheosis

nounfeminineformal/ɐputiˈɔzɨ/medium

a·po·te·o·se

Definition

Deification, especially of a Roman emperor after death. By extension, the highest point of glory, triumph, or exaltation; supreme consecration.
The award ceremony was the apotheosis of his career.
The concert ended in apotheosis, with the audience standing and cheering.
Common collocations
final apotheosisreach apotheosis

Etymology

Do latim apotheōsis, por sua vez do grego apótheōsis (divinização).

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