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   I·dol

   /ˈīd(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. Similar icongodimagelikenessfetishtotemstatuefigurefigurinedollcarvinggraven imagefalse godeffigygolden calf
   • ▪ a person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered: "a soccer idol" Similar heroheroinestarsuperstariconcelebritycelebutantefavoritedarlingbelovedpetapple of one's eyeinformal:pinupheart throbblue-eyed boy/girlgolden boy/girlfair-haired boy/girl
   • ▪ (in East Asian popular music) a Cantopop, J-pop, or K-pop singer, performing as a solo act or as a member of a group: "fans support their favorite idols by promoting their music on social media"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French idole, from Latin idolum ‘image, form’ (used in ecclesiastical Latin in the sense ‘idol’), from Greek eidōlon, from eidos ‘form, shape’.

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   The meaning of IDOL is an object of extreme devotion; also : ideal. How to use idol in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIDOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   IDOL definition: 1. someone who is admired and respected very much: 2. a picture or object that people pray to as…. Learn more.

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   What does idol mean? An idol is an object or image, such as a statue, that is worshipped as the representation of a deity or god. The word idol can also refer to the deity or god that is being worshipped.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIDOL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   IDOL meaning: 1. someone who is admired and respected very much: 2. a picture or object that people pray to as…. Learn more.

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   An idol can be a religious image or a person who people admire and maybe even seem to worship. A statue of a Hindu god is a religious idol, but Madame Curie is an idol to aspiring scientists.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishidol noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of idol noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   idol. ( ˈaɪdəl) n. 1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a material object, esp a carved image, that is worshipped as a god. 2. (Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity Judaism any being (other than the one God) to which divine honour is paid. 3. a person who is revered, admired, or highly loved.

9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › idolidol - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · A cultural icon, or especially popular person. ( Asia, originally Japan) A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans. ( obsolete) An eidolon or phantom; something misleading or elusive.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIDOL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    5 days ago · If you refer to someone such as a film, pop, or sports star as an idol, you mean that they are greatly admired or loved by their fans. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their idol.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › idolIdol Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    noun. idols. An image of a god, used as an object or instrument of worship. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. In monotheistic belief, any heathen deity. Webster's New World. Any object of ardent or excessive devotion or admiration. A pop-music idol.