idolatry — worship of idols or excessive devotion to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: worship of idols or excessive devotion to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈdɑːlətrɪ/
Example Sentences
- Social media has created a new form of idolatry where likes and followers become gods.
- The ancient civilization was criticized for its idolatry by neighboring monotheistic cultures.
- His idolatry of his smartphone was so extreme that he even slept with it under his pillow.
idolatry
NOUN[/aɪˈdɑːlətrɪ/]
worship of idols or excessive devotion to something
Worshipping an idol statue
From pottery to lottery - idolatry takes many forms
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English and Old French idolatrie, derived from Greek eidōlolatria, combining eidōlon (idol, image) and latreia (worship, service). The word ultimately traces to Indo-European roots for 'form' and 'to serve'.
Breakdown
idol (from Greek eidōlon: image/form) + -latry (from Greek latreia: worship/service) = idolatry (worship of idols)
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📝Examples
“Social media has created a new form of idolatry where likes and followers become gods.”
“The ancient civilization was criticized for its idolatry by neighboring monotheistic cultures.”
“His idolatry of his smartphone was so extreme that he even slept with it under his pillow.”
“Many philosophers argue that materialism is just another form of idolatry.”
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