idolater

[aɪˈdɒlətə]

idolater Definition

  • 1a person who worships an idol or idols
  • 2a person who admires or loves someone or something excessively or unquestioningly

Using idolater: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "idolater" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The ancient Greeks were idolaters, worshipping gods and goddesses in the form of statues.

  • Example

    He was an idolater of money, always putting his financial gain above everything else.

  • Example

    She was an idolater of the famous actor, collecting all his movies and posters.

idolater Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for idolater

Phrases with idolater

  • a person who is obsessed with fashion and follows it blindly

    Example

    She was an idolater of fashion, always wearing the latest trends regardless of comfort or practicality.

  • idolater of success

    a person who is obsessed with achieving success and will do anything to attain it

    Example

    He was an idolater of success, working long hours and sacrificing his personal life to climb the corporate ladder.

  • a person who is obsessed with finding love and being in a relationship

    Example

    She was an idolater of love, constantly searching for the perfect partner and ignoring other aspects of her life.

Origins of idolater

from Greek 'eidōlolatrēs', from 'eidōlon' meaning 'image' + 'latreia' meaning 'worship'

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Summary: idolater in Brief

An 'idolater' [aɪˈdɒlətə] is a person who worships an idol or idols, or who admires or loves someone or something excessively or unquestioningly. Examples include the ancient Greeks who worshipped gods and goddesses in the form of statues, and people who are obsessed with fashion, success, or love.