Idol 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 31
/ˈaɪ.dəl/ (noun)
a statue or object that is worshipped so much as part of their religion, effigy, icon, fetish, figure, figurine, graven image, carving, sculpture – someone who is revered and admired greatly, hero, heroine, icon, superstar, obsession, favorite, ideal
In Hinduism, an icon, image, statue or idol is called Murti or Pratima.
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Verb: idolize
Noun: idolization
Noun: idolatry
