idolatry

noun
UK: /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tri/
US: /aɪˈdɑː.lə.tri/

  1. The worship of objects or people as gods.

    1. Their idolatry angered the gods.
    2. Religious leaders condemned the people's idolatry of wealth and power.

  2. Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for someone or something.

    1. Fans showed idolatry for the pop star.
    2. The team's idolatry of their coach created a very strong group dynamic.

Synonyms

worship veneration adoration reverence devotion hero-worship

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "idolatry" in English means: The worship of objects or people as gods., Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "idolatry" is /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tri/ in British English and /aɪˈdɑː.lə.tri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "idolatry": worship, veneration, adoration, reverence, devotion, hero-worship.

Example usage of "idolatry": "Their idolatry angered the gods.". More examples on the page.