Idolatry

/ˈaɪ.də.lə.tri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The worship of idols or images as divine.

The ancient civilization was known for its idolatry, creating numerous statues to honor their gods.

Excessive or uncritical devotion to something.

In modern culture, some critics argue that celebrity idolatry can lead to unrealistic expectations among fans.

Extreme admiration or love for something.

His idolatry of the band was evident in the way he collected every piece of memorabilia associated with them.

Middle English, from Old French 'idolatrie', from Latin 'idolatria', from Greek 'eidolatria', meaning 'worship of an image'.

idolatry of the self

Extreme self-love or narcissism.

political idolatry

Blind devotion to a political figure or ideology.

idolatry in consumerism

Excessive adoration of material possessions.

idol

An image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

iconolatry

The worship of icons or images.

worship

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Fanaticism towards a celebrity or public figure.

His idolatry of that rock star makes him blind to their flaws.

Obsessive devotion to a trend or product.

Her idolatry of the latest smartphone led her to camp outside the store.