immortal adj.
living or lasting forever, or
therefore likely to be remembered for a long time
The Greek gods were immortal and so
could not die.
The Catholic priest warned him he was
endangering his immortal soul.
immortal noun [C]
The Greek and Roman gods were
called the immortals.
immortality noun [U]
immortalize, British and
Australian usually -ise verb [T]
If someone or something is
immortalized, they become so famous that they are remembered
for a long time after they are dead.
Marlene Dietrich was immortalized for
millions of people through her roles in films like
'The Blue Angel'.
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