Idolatry (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 condemned for its idolatry, as the people worshipped statues and images of their deities.
- The Bible forbids idolatry, commanding its followers to only worship the one true God.
- Historians believe the tribe's downfall was due to its idolatry, which led to moral decay and disconnection from the divine.
- Their worship was masquerading as devotion to the 'divine', but was in reality, pure idolatry.
- The destruction of the golden statue was seen as a triumph over idolatry and a statement of the people's devotion to their faith.