Supreme Being

noun

Synonyms of Supreme Beingnext
: god sense 1

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Examples of Supreme Being in a Sentence

anthropologists have found that most cultures around the world believe in a Supreme Being

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Supreme Being was in 1668

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“Supreme Being.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Supreme%20Being. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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Supreme Being

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: god sense 1
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