1. the act or process of making divine or treating as divine; elevation to divine status
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts
2. in Christian theology, the process by which humans become united with or participate in the divine nature of God
Usage: theological; especially in Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Examples

• The divinization of emperors was common in ancient Rome.
• In Eastern Orthodox theology, divinization represents the goal of spiritual transformation.
• The philosopher argued against the divinization of human reason.
• Medieval texts describe the divinization of saints through their holy deeds.
• Some scholars trace the divinization of historical figures back to ancient religious practices.