Idolatriya (en. Idolatry)

i-do-la-tri-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of worship where people worship idols or images.
Idolatry is manifested in many religions in various forms.
Ang idolatriya ay ipinapakita sa maraming relihiyon sa iba't ibang anyo.
Excessive reverence or worship of a person or thing considered unworthy.
The idolatry of celebrities is rising in modern society.
Ang idolatriya ng mga celebrity ay nagiging tumataas sa modernong lipunan.

Etymology

From the Latin word 'idolatria', meaning worship of idols.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not engage in idolatry
Do not worship idols or insufficiently visible things.
huwag maging idolatriya

Related Words

idol
Image or symbol that is worshipped or revered.
idolo
worship
The act of showing respect or love for God or his idols.
pagsamba

Slang Meanings

Being overly foolish or submissive to someone
Your idol worship of him is so intense that you can't even see your peers.
Grabe na ‘yang idolatriya mo sa kanya, hindi mo na nakikita mga kapwa mo.
Worshiping famous people
Many of today's youth have idol worship for celebrities.
Marami sa mga kabataan ngayon ang may idolatriya sa mga artista.