idolatry

• Существительное, обозначающее поклонение идолам или изображениям как божественным, часто связанное с религиозным рвением и преданностью чему-либо, кроме истинного Бога.

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.

uncountable

1. Worship of idolsB2formal

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

   Идолопоклонство

   • 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.

   Synonymsfetishismiconolatryidol worship

2. Excessive devotionC1formal

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

   Идолопоклонство

   • 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.

   Synonymsadorationadulationcultdevotionhero worshipidolizationvenerationworship

   Antonymsapathyaversioncontemptdisdainindifference