idolatry

• Götzendienst oder die Verehrung von Bildern und Objekten als göttlich; auch die übermäßige Verehrung oder Hingabe an etwas oder jemanden außer Gott.

A noun referring to the worship of idols or images as divine, often associated with religious zeal and devotion to something other than the true God.

unzählbar

1. Worship of idolsB2formal

   The religious practice of worshipping physical objects, statues, or images as deities or representations of deities.

   Götzendienst

   • The ancient civilization was known for its idolatry of stone figures.
   • Many religions strictly forbid idolatry in their teachings.
   • The prophet condemned the people's idolatry in the temple.

   Synonymefetishismiconolatryidol worship

2. Excessive devotionC1formal

   An extreme or blind admiration, love, or devotion to a person, object, or idea.

   Vergötterung

   • His idolatry of the celebrity bordered on obsession.
   • The fans' idolatry of the rock star was overwhelming.
   • Modern society often engages in idolatry of wealth and fame.

   Synonymeadorationadulationcultdevotionhero worshipidolizationvenerationworship

   Antonymeapathyaversioncontemptdisdainindifference