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Definition of idolatry

idolatry

/aɪˈdɑː.lə.tri/
i · dol · a · try
Adverb:idolatrously
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Plural:idolatries
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Adjective:idolatrous
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• noun

1

The religious worship of physical images, statues, or objects as though they were deities.

Example

"Ancient prophets frequently warned the people against turning back to the practice of idolatry."

2

Extreme, blind admiration, devotion, or reverence for a person, concept, or thing.

Example

"The public's fascination with modern celebrities often crosses the line into sheer idolatry."

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• Rhymes for idolatry

• Nearby Words

idly
idol
idolater
idolatry
idolization
idolize
idolizer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Church Latin idololatria, which comes from Ancient Greek eidololatreia, a compound of eidolon ('image, phantom') and latreia ('service, worship').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Idolatry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/idolatry
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