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    Idolatría (en. Idolatry)

    /idoˈlatɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Excessive devotion to a person, object, or idea.
    Idolatry towards celebrities can lead to extreme behaviors.
    La idolatría hacia las celebridades puede llevar a conductas extremas.
    In a religious context, worship of idols instead of God.
    Idolatry was a recurring theme in the prophet's teachings.
    La idolatría fue un tema recurrente en las enseñanzas del profeta.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'eidolon' (idol) and 'latreia' (service, worship).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into idolatry
    To surrender to the worship of idols or material things.
    caer en la idolatría
    to idolize someone
    To treat someone with excessive fervor or admiration.
    idolatrar a alguien

    Related Words

    idol
    Tangible representation of a deity or object of worship.
    ídolo
    veneration
    Deep respect or admiration towards something or someone.
    veneración
    worship
    Feeling of devotion and respect one has towards God or sacred beings.
    adoración

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme adoration for a band or musical group.
    Those fans have a real idolatry for that rock band.
    Esos fans tienen una verdadera idolatría por esa banda de rock.
    Obsession with a public figure or celebrity.
    His idolatry for the actor is so intense that he follows all his steps.
    Su idolatría por el actor es tan intensa que sigue todos sus pasos.