Definition of "semidivine"

In a Shan möng the power of the prince (saohpa, anglicized tsawbwa) is theoretically absolute but is really exercised by appointed ministers (amat). The prince has semidivine attributes and, unlike the commonality who are monogamous, is expected to maintain an extensive harem.

1968, “SHAN”, in Encyclopedia Britannica‎, volume 20, page 344, column 2