idoliser

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Noun: 1. A person who worships idols: Someone who shows excessive or religious devotion to a physical object or image representing a deity. 2. A lover blind with admiration and devotion: Someone who admires another person (often a celebrity or public figure) with uncritical, fervent, and often excessive devotion.

Usage

The word "idoliser" describes a person whose admiration or devotion is extreme and often lacks critical judgment. It is used to label someone who treats another person or an object as an idol. * It is a formal or literary term. * It often carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, implying the devotion is unreasonable or unhealthy. * The subject of the idolisation can be a religious idol, a celebrity, a leader, or even an abstract concept.

Examples
  • As a worshipper of idols:
    • The ancient temple was filled with idolisers bringing offerings to the statue.
    • The prophet condemned the idolisers for their false gods.
  • As an excessively devoted fan:
    • She was such an idoliser of the pop star that she knew every detail of his life.
    • The politician's most fervent idolisers refused to believe any criticism of him.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in sociological or cultural commentary to critique fan culture or political cults of personality.
    • The documentary explored the psychology of the modern celebrity idoliser.
Variants and Related Words
  • Idolizer (noun): The standard American English spelling of "idoliser".
  • Idolise (verb): To admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
    • He idolises his older brother.
  • Idolisation (noun): The act of idolising; excessive admiration.
    • The idolisation of athletes can be problematic.
Synonyms
  • Devotee: A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something. (Less negative than "idoliser").
  • Fanatic: A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal. (Stronger, with connotations of irrationality).
  • Worshipper: One who shows reverence and adoration for a deity or person. (Can be religious or secular).
  • Admirer: Someone who regards someone with respect and warm approval. (Much milder and more neutral).
Antonyms
  • Critic: A person who expresses disapproval of someone or something.
  • Detractor: A person who disparages someone or something.
  • Skeptic: A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
Noun
  1. a person who worships idols
  2. a lover blind with admiration and devotion

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ gần giống