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Idol Worship (Noun)

Meaning

The worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The ancient civilization was known for its idol worship, with elaborate temples and rituals dedicated to the worship of stone statues.
  • The priest warned the congregation about the dangers of idol worship, citing biblical passages that condemned the practice.
  • In many cultures, idol worship is seen as a way to connect with the divine, but critics argue that it can lead to a misguided focus on material objects.
  • The missionary worked tirelessly to convert the villagers from their idol worship to a more spiritual form of worship.
  • The museum exhibit on ancient cultures featured a section on idol worship, with artifacts and explanations of the various deities and rituals.

Synonyms

  • Idolatry

Hypernyms

  • Worship

Hyponyms

  • Word-worship
  • Verbolatry
  • Iconolatry
  • Bibliolatry
  • Symbolatry
  • Symbol-worship
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