idolatry

/ai'dɔlətri/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The worship of idols or physical images as gods: The practice of offering religious devotion, prayer, or service to a statue or other man-made object considered to be a deity.
    • Excessive or blind admiration, devotion, or reverence for someone or something: Treating a person, concept, or object with the fervor or reverence that is properly due to God alone.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The ancient tribe was accused of idolatry for worshipping stone carvings.
    • His idolatry of the famous musician bordered on obsession, filling his room with posters and memorabilia.
    • The sermon warned against the modern idolatry of wealth and power.
Advanced Usage
  • "to commit idolatry": To engage in the act of worshipping idols.
    • The prophet condemned the people for choosing to commit idolatry.
  • "a form of idolatry": Describing a practice or attitude that constitutes idol worship.
    • The cult leader's demand for absolute loyalty was seen as a form of idolatry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Idolater (noun): A person who worships idols.
    • The idolater prayed before the golden statue.
  • Idolatrous (adjective): Characterized by or involving idolatry.
    • They abandoned their idolatrous practices.
  • Idol (noun): An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.
    • The pop star was an idol to millions of fans.
Synonyms
  • Iconolatry: Worship of icons or images.
  • Fetishism: Regard for or worship of inanimate objects believed to have magical power.
  • Adulation: Excessive admiration or praise.
  • Hero-worship: Excessive admiration for someone.
Related Phrases
  • Cult of personality: Excessive public admiration for a famous person, especially a political leader.
    • The dictator fostered a cult of personality that resembled idolatry.
Related Idioms
  • To make an idol of something/someone: To treat something or someone with excessive devotion or as the most important thing.
    • He made an idol of his career, sacrificing everything else for it.
Noun
  1. the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God
  2. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

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