Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pantheon
noun
/ˈpæn.θi.ɒn/
Definition
A pantheon is a temple or building dedicated to all gods in a particular religion, or it can refer to a group of particularly respected individuals.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks built a pantheon to honor their many gods.
- The literary pantheon includes authors like Shakespeare and Homer.
- High above the city, the pantheon of great leaders was celebrated in the grand hall.
Meaning
In a broader context, the word pantheon may also refer to the collective of deities or the highest gods of a particular culture.
Synonyms
- temple
- deity
- divinity
- godhead
- hall of fame
