idolatry

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or practice of worshiping idols or regarding them as gods.

  - "Idolatry was common among ancient civilizations."
  - "The destruction of idols was a significant event in Jewish history."

• Noun

  Excessive or irrational admiration or adoration of a person, thing, or idea.

  - "His idolatry for the rock star was disturbing."
  - "The idolatry of fame can lead to destructive behavior."

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Synonyms

adoration , reverence , worship

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with idolatry
idylle , pyrite , hymnal , jabberwocky , myrrhial , marigold , larynx , cylindrical , bygmalion , myrrhian , meridional , syllogism , millennial , glycerin , syllabic , sylvan , glycerine , pyrolysis , lyric , syllable , glycerol , syllogismic , lyricism , lyre , lyricist , lyrically , lyricism , lyrical , lyrically , lyricist , lyrically , lyrically

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Variants

List of all variants of idolatry that leads to same result
idolatries , idolatry , self-idolatries , self-idolatry

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Forms

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idolatrous, idolater, idolatrized, idolatrously

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'eidolon' meaning image or idol, and 'latreia' meaning worship.

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Trivia

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1. The Ten Commandments forbid idolatry.

2. The term 'idol worshipper' is often used to describe someone who is excessively devoted to a particular thing or idea.

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Related Concepts

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1. Polytheism: A religious belief system that holds that there are multiple gods or deities.

2. Iconoclasm: The destruction of religious images or idols.

3. Animism: The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

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Culture

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Idolatry has been a significant aspect of human history, particularly in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Idols were often made of precious metals or stones and were believed to possess divine powers. Idolatry has also been a theme in literature, art, and music, with notable examples including Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and the Beatles' song 'I Am the Walrus'.

How to Memorize "idolatry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a temple filled with golden idols and people bowing before them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'idolatry' with the image of a golden calf.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'idolatry' starts with the letter 'I' and rhymes with 'worship'.

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