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

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   a person who is loved, admired, or respected a lot: Basketball players are his idols. An idol is also an object or picture that is worshipped as a god. (Definition of idol from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of idol? Translations of idol. in Chinese (Traditional) 偶像，明星, 神像… See more

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › idolIdol Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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   noun. an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed. Bible. an image of a deity other than God. the deity itself. any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion: Madame Curie had been her childhood idol. Synonyms: pet, darling, bookmark.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › idolIdol - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   An idol is a famous person who is greatly admired or loved. A great cheer went up from the crowd as they caught sight of their idol. American English : idol / ˈaɪdəl /

7. www.oed.com › dictionary › idol_nidol, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   A man-made image, statue, or other figurative representation of a god used as an object of worship. Hence: any entity considered by the speaker to be wrongly worshipped or venerated as divine; a false god.

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

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   Jun 24, 2024 · idol (plural idols) A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power. 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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionidol 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › idolidol | meaning of idol in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    idol meaning, definition, what is idol: someone or something that you love or ad...: Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › idolIdol - definition of idol by The Free Dictionary

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    1. an image or other material object representing a deity and worshiped as such. 2. (in the Bible) a deity other than God. 3. a person or thing devotedly or excessively admired.