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Definition destiny in British English

destiny noun

noun
/ˈdestəni/
1

the things that you will do, or the type of person that you will become, in the future

Example

Education can give you the power to shape your own destiny.

Example

He felt it was his destiny to be famous.

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2

a mysterious power that some people believe controls everything that happens

Example

We don't know what destiny has planned for us.

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Definition destiny in British English