idolisation

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Definition

Noun: 1. The act of worshiping blindly and to excess: Refers to the practice of showing extreme, uncritical devotion or reverence, often to a person or thing. 2. The act of admiring strongly: Refers to the action of regarding someone or something with intense admiration, affection, or esteem.

Usage and Examples

• Referring to excessive, blind worship:

  • The cult leader demanded complete idolisation from his followers.
  • The historian warned against the idolisation of political figures, which can prevent objective analysis.

• Referring to intense admiration:

  • The idolisation of the lead singer by her fans was evident at the concert.
  • His idolisation of his grandfather influenced his career choice.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Cultural/Religious Context: Often carries a negative connotation when implying worship that is improper, misplaced, or uncritical, especially in contrast to religious doctrine.
  • The sermon condemned the idolisation of material wealth.
• Fandom and Celebrity: Commonly used to describe the extreme admiration fans have for celebrities, athletes, or artists.
  • Social media has amplified the idolisation of internet personalities.

Variants and Related Words

• Idolise (verb, chiefly British English): To admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
  • He idolises his older brother.
• Idolization (noun, chiefly American English): Alternative spelling of 'idolisation'.
• Idol (noun): A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.
  • She was his childhood idol.

Synonyms

• Adoration: Deep love and respect.
• Hero-worship: Excessive admiration for someone.
• Deification: Treating someone like a god.
• Veneration: Great respect or awe.

Antonyms

• Disdain: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
• Contempt: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
• Disparagement: The act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval.

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Cult of personality: A situation where a public figure (like a political leader) is presented as an ideal, heroic, or god-like figure through propaganda and media control, requiring idolisation.
• Put someone on a pedestal: (Idiom) To admire someone so much that you treat or regard them as perfect.
  • By idolising her, he had put her on a pedestal from which she was bound to fall.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
2. the act of admiring strongly

Từ đồng nghĩa

• idolization
• adoration