If i delete my icloud account on my iphone will that delete the account entirely or just delete it from my phone?

In the icloud settings theres a button that says "delete account", will that delete the account only from that device or delete the account entirely?

The implication of "Delete Account" is a little unclear and it's understandable to be concerned about it.
It merely deletes the account from the iPhone.
It can just as easily be added again.

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